A review by guadao
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace With the Sea by Yukio Mishima

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

4.0

So beautifully written. Poetic and lyrical even in the darkest, most twisted scenes. Gut-wrenching. 
I know very little about the author or the historical context, and I feel some things might escape me in afterthought. 
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