Life For Sale by Yukio Mishima
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- Fiction. First published in 1968. This english edition is 2019.
One of the most serious and somber reviews I've done about a topic that must be handled with utmost care - suicide and death. But as always, Japanese authors have the lightest touch and Yukio Mishima explores death in the most tender, light-hearted, even funny interpretation.
I just finished this. I'm in my turbulent time of my life and I was told to read this because this is Mishima's humorous works. On the first chapter, it's so dark already, but never in a million year I thought I'd laugh at that dark topic. It's dark but comedic. It's my best read of the year so far.
I can totally relate! I know what you mean by dark but comedic and there were definitely moments when it made me laugh too - which was a pleasant surprise to me. Books have a way of soothing us in our troubled times for sure. I’m glad this book helped you somehow. Take care!
Have this one on the way from Amazon!! Another great recommendation 👍 Thanks again!!!
Thanks! :) Enjoy the book! Definitely a unique one. It's amazing how such a serious topic is taken on by the author in almost silly context; he actually managed to make it a light read.
Hi Pol,
I read this book a few days ago and stumbled upon your review of it. I really appreciate your perspective on this book. I’ve just subscribed, and I look forward to more reviews by you in the future! - Jonathan
p.s. - I recommend ‘When Broken Glass Floats’ by Chanrithy Him, if you haven’t read it already. One of my personal favorites.
Thank you, Jonathan! :) This book had such an impact and it became a somber review without intending to, but given the subject matter, it’s not surprising. Thanks for tuning in!
@@jawknee4088 I shall look for that book then. Thanks for the reco!