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A review by itshaldun
The Tatami Galaxy by Tomihiko Morimi
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It is a wholly interesting book that I’d describe as the mix between “Groundhog Day” and “Notes from the Underground”, but ending on a more profane and hopeful note.
As someone who watched the anime adaptation around the end of my bachelor’s, and the book around the end of my master’s, it’s really easy to identify with the struggles and the mindset of the protagonist. And it is immensely satisfying to see him understand what is really important in life through a unique combination of circumstances.
While I personally prefer the anime over the book just because how unique the visuals of it are, this book has one of the most hopeful messages I’ve ever read such that it’s hard to give it anything less than a perfect score.
It is a masterpiece, and if it connects with you, it’ll hit harder than anything. Also go watch the anime.
As someone who watched the anime adaptation around the end of my bachelor’s, and the book around the end of my master’s, it’s really easy to identify with the struggles and the mindset of the protagonist. And it is immensely satisfying to see him understand what is really important in life through a unique combination of circumstances.
While I personally prefer the anime over the book just because how unique the visuals of it are, this book has one of the most hopeful messages I’ve ever read such that it’s hard to give it anything less than a perfect score.
It is a masterpiece, and if it connects with you, it’ll hit harder than anything. Also go watch the anime.