Svastika by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

Svastika

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with René de Ceccatty (Translator)

252 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics mysterious fast-paced

Description

À l'image du svastika - une croix qui tourne - les quatre protagonistes de cette histoire tirent tour à tour les ficelles d'une véritable machination amoureuse et diabolique. Sonoko est follement éprise de Mitsuko, jeune bourgeoise ravissante, et ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
tense 51%
mysterious 48%
emotional 35%
sad 25%
reflective 22%
challenging 19%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 36%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.6

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