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untitledlullaby's review against another edition
3.0
This book has a lot to say about family, old age and marriage. I was hoping it would be like those movies I’d watched last year. It was in some ways and in a lot of ways it wasn’t. The father isn’t a good person. There are some very outdated parts and opinions in this book. A lot of them is to do with minors. I don’t think Shingo owns a ukulele to apologize either. Anyway, I think try it if you can get through that, but I don’t know. It was hard to get through
tgvp's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
angelsbeforeman's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
the protagonist is shingo, an old man whose kids have moved in with him and his wife due to some issues they're facing. shingo's daughter and her kid are suffering because of issues with her husband. meanwhile, shingo's son is causing issues in his marriage. shingo is especially connected to his daughter in law and they talk a lot.
this story deals with many different topics, but mostly human relationships, life and death, and the role of a parent in their child's life. my favourite part is for sure the exploration of human relationships and all the things people do to and for each other. i thought the writing style was pretty good and there were some beautiful lines to highlight. not one of my favourite stories ever, but definitely interesting and an enjoyable read.
this story deals with many different topics, but mostly human relationships, life and death, and the role of a parent in their child's life. my favourite part is for sure the exploration of human relationships and all the things people do to and for each other. i thought the writing style was pretty good and there were some beautiful lines to highlight. not one of my favourite stories ever, but definitely interesting and an enjoyable read.
ozielbispo's review against another edition
5.0
Otago Shingo já está com mais de sessenta anos, percebe que a velhice está chegando, percebe que todos os seus amigos da sua geração estão morrendo, esquece as coisas facilmente, até o nó de sua gravata esqueceu como se faz. Diz ouvir sons de uma montanha próxima , acredita ser a morte lhe chamando. Mas não para por ai; é casado com yasuko , vive praticamente como irmãos (na juventude fora pela irmã de Yasuko que se encantara) tem um filho, Shuichi , que trai sua nora kikuko, a qual ele gosta muito com apenas dois meses de casado. Tem uma filha Fusako que acaba de se separar do marido que tenta suicidar se , vem para sua casa com dois filhos.
Como podem perceber ele tem uma família tumultuada e ainda tem mais dramas que não vou contar para aguçar vossa curiosidade de ler o livro. Mas não resisto vou contar mais 2 : há aborto e sonhos eróticos de Shingo com quem? Com sua nora, com sua cunhada que se encantou no passado? Com ambas?
Num Japão pós segunda guerra mundial , com as feridas ainda abertas ,Shingo passa por esses problemas da velhice , dos relacionamentos familiares. O tema do suicídio também é frequente no livro. O próprio autor do livro,
Yasunari Kawabata , se suicidou inalando fumaça tóxica. Ele ganhou o prêmio Nobel de literatura de 1968. Esse livro é uma obra prima, recomendo também a leitura de "Beleza e tristeza" do mesmo autor.
Como podem perceber ele tem uma família tumultuada e ainda tem mais dramas que não vou contar para aguçar vossa curiosidade de ler o livro. Mas não resisto vou contar mais 2 : há aborto e sonhos eróticos de Shingo com quem? Com sua nora, com sua cunhada que se encantou no passado? Com ambas?
Num Japão pós segunda guerra mundial , com as feridas ainda abertas ,Shingo passa por esses problemas da velhice , dos relacionamentos familiares. O tema do suicídio também é frequente no livro. O próprio autor do livro,
Yasunari Kawabata , se suicidou inalando fumaça tóxica. Ele ganhou o prêmio Nobel de literatura de 1968. Esse livro é uma obra prima, recomendo também a leitura de "Beleza e tristeza" do mesmo autor.
paul281f's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sfx_naike's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ariquando's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
savanahob's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
3.0
sevearka's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
abarrera's review against another edition
5.0
What a masterfully written book. It is VERY Japanese, so if you don't like Japanese literature, stay away from it. However, it's a wonderful exponent of Japanese thought. Very static, very costumbrist, and full of slow-motion conflict. The way many typical Japanese motives (family values, shame, patriarch, nature, etc.) are woven across the book is wonderful. In a way, it resembles a Renga in prose. It moves through the seasons, touching upon love, emotions, observations of nature, even a deep sense of Wabi. Beautiful book. must-read for Japanese lovers.