A review by claudiashelf
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

❝ None of this has any meaning. Everyone just does what they want. They have these urges, so they try to satisfy them. Nothing’s good or bad. There was something they wanted to do, and they had the chance to do it. Same goes for you. ❞

Oh, my goodness! I literally lost my words as I finished this novel. I mean, this book left me with conflicting emotions, and I'm at a loss because of it. But, shockingly, this novel gave me the impression that I was finally seeing the light at the end—cliche, isn't it? I wouldn't recommend this book, but read at your own risk because the graphic bullying was so horrible and unbearable. And yes, this book leaves me bitterly heart-wrenched by the end.
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