A review by lawofeyes
The Woman in the Dunes by Kōbō Abe

dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Quite a philosophical book with themes about what really drives us forward in life; what makes life worth living? I found the setting interesting with the man trapped with the woman forever to dig out sand. Not exactly a happy book; the ending has a sense of futility to it. The style is overall not my cup of tea; it's very much a book that could be read in an English purely to analyze literary writing but not really for enjoyment
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