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carlosernesto's review
4.0
Popular Hits of the Showa Era is the story of surreal conflict between two groups of the marginalized in the Japan of the late '80s. It starts as the tale of a group of dissolute young men, who have taken to gathering together once a week for what might charitably called parties, at which they interact very little yet still feel some sense of camaraderie. A chance encounter on the streets leads to a conflict with another group of outcasts. These are six women in the thirties, all divorcees, who also experience life with some detachment. As the conflict escalates, both sides resort to ever more extreme tools of destruction. Greatest Hits is a fairly bizarre, darkly humorous tale of the marginalized finding some connection to life through rather extreme acts. Not for the faint hearted.
kingkoala's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This one’s wild. It’s what if Ryu Murakami had written the film Neighbors.
Favorite quote:
“Unless you had a legitimate sense of entitlement you couldn't really understand the beauty of Mozart”
Favorite quote:
“Unless you had a legitimate sense of entitlement you couldn't really understand the beauty of Mozart”
scottjp's review
4.0
A group of awful young men get into a sort of gang war with a group of equally awful middle-aged women; hilarity ensues. Over-the-top and laugh-out-loud funny.
steffidercroc's review
3.0
Comedy über dämliche incels und konsumgesteuerte frauen, die aus rachemotiven plötzlich einen Sinn in ihrem Leben finden. fand es zwischendurch ganz lustig und die typen authentisch dargestellt, aber bei der Frauengruppe hat mir irgendwas gefehlt. war ein okayes buch, kann man mal lesen. auch wenn es gruselig ist, dass es wirklich solche Männer gibt.
historysworstmonster's review
4.0
I never knew where this book was going. It consistently surprised me in plot and tone without feeling disjointed.
sneakymerendinaninja's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Vomit
Moderate: Sexual harassment
guywhelon's review
1.0
It's okay. Coin Locker Babies, From the Fatherland, with love and In the Miso Soup present interesting stories with the characters being major parts, but still a solid plot to interest you. In this, I was interested in the characters but the plot didn't make any sense or interest me, it was very average and I didn't really feel an urge to find out what would happen. Nonetheless, probably still my favourite author.
indivicivet's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75