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A review by lavender_lake
Naokos Lächeln by Haruki Murakami
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Poetic and full of beautiful sentiments.
Sadly, the female characters seem to be mostly vessels for the protagonist’s sexual / romantic self exploration.
Also: a LOT of suicide
Sadly, the female characters seem to be mostly vessels for the protagonist’s sexual / romantic self exploration.
Also: a LOT of suicide
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis