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A tale that is like no other. Dazai's existential crisis is evident in here and it made me really teary.

Review Edited on 7/6/2023

There's something about Dazai's works that catches you in instances that will catch you by surprise. In this semi-autobiography work that Dazai had somewhat inserted his narrations whilst writing the story of Yozo, it showed his mental state at the time and it showed how much writing and art meant to him in ways that he couldn't even understand himself.

Its quite ironic how something so beautiful can turn out bad and in some sense, it was quite understandable in his circumstances. Flower of Buffoonery was a bit different than No Longer Human, and surprisingly, the fact that this book is written, YEARS before No Longer Human showed how much Dazai had craved accomplishments for his writings, eventho he writes how much he loathes his work very much.

Reading this book is like reading an unfinished journal of a man that is slowly falling in the abyss of madness. Its witty at some parts, quite philosophical - in the sense of his views in art and literature - but also contained emotions that breaks you apart and pulls you into an abyss of darkness with him as well. Dazai is an exceptional writer. Whilst his actions are not the best, his writings never cease to amaze me. There's something bleak and hopeful at the same time , but also reflected how much relatable his writings are to me. Its not a happy book per say, but I do find that I get how much his writings can impact me in instances that I can't really explain. Its liberating but also depressing and thats what makes his works ones that I will appreciate.

I feel that, you will either love or hate this book. Dazai's writing is not for everyone. Not with him starting to disassociate himself and how his views on the world can be narrow, there is also a part of his works that speaks volumes of the voices in the dark, and gives it a structure and a name. Dazai is definitely a character that is not the best and he himself acknowledges it, which makes it more sad to read his works.

Dazai will always remain one of my fav authors and he is one interesting author to study on. This book is def not for everyone, but personally, it spoke volumes for me. I loved it.

Personal Ratings : 4.75🌟

Biggest thank you to @definitelybooks for this copy! I truly appreciate it.