#haruki mishima

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P5: DICE Rollcall

One of my favourite pics I did last year of a P5 oc group I made with @simonouma! Some characters are based on certain characters from Danganronpa and Fire Emblem

Members are as follows:

Kokichi Ouma/Adachi aka Supreme (Jester/Hunger Arcana) Chiaki Yukizome aka Heart (Fool Arcana) Mari Madarame aka Maiden (Strength Arcana) Shumai Okumura aka Sheriff (Hanged Man Arcana) Ayumu Mizuki aka Echo (Moon Arcana) Haruki Mishima aka Solaris (Sun Arcana) Takara Kaburagi aka Guardian (Justice Arcana) Nori Mitsuo aka Pharaoh (Judgement Arcana) Izumi/Takehiko Yoshizawa aka Indigo (Death Arcana) Nagito Sakura aka Servant (Hope Arcana) Akasuki Fukuda aka Beacon (Temperance Arcana) Dimitri Hinata aka the Warden of Kokichi and Chiaki (Faith Arcana)

Persona 5 (c) Atlus

Original versions of Kokichi Adachi (Kokichi Ouma), Chiaki Yukizome (Chiaki Nanami), Shumai Okumaru (Shuichi Saihara) and Nagito Sakura (Nagito Komaeda), DICE logo from Danganronpa (c) Spike Chunsoft

Original version of Dimitri Hinata (Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd) and Fire Emblem (c) Nintendo

P5 versions of Kokichi, Nagito, Shumai and Dimitri, Nori Mitsuo, Izumi/Takehiko Yoshizawa, and Ayumu Mizuki (c) @simonouma

P5 version of Chiaki, Akasuki Fukuda, Haruki Mishima, Mari Madarame and Takara Kaburagi (c) Me

[gofigureelectra]

Haruki Mishima - Japanese Nationals 22

Program: You are the Reason

Elements:

3S (<? Fall) | 3Lz* (fall) | SS3 | FCS4 | 1A* | StSq3 (trip in the beginning means - goe) | ChCoS4

StSq (almost tripped right at the beginning)

Score: 38.87 into 7th

[thepeelingrenoir]

"On some quiet comet or distant exoplanet will you find the cold and silence meant for you."

[starluvr800]

books i read in 2023

The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With The Sea, Yukio Mishima

The Stranger, Albert Camus

The Myth of Sisyphus, Albert Camus

Heaven, Mieko Kawakami

All The Lovers in The Night, Mieko Kawakami

The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka

1984, George Orwell

Lord of the Flies, William Goldberg

They Both Die at the End, Adam Silvera

Kafka on the Shore, Haruki Murakami

would love to discuss any of these/hear recommendations !!

[literaturespeaks-blog]

Japan is endlessly fascinating, with its history, scenic beauty and cultural significance, not to say but also its economic might, but one thing that hasn't yet satisfied me is its literature. I'm counting Mishima in the classics category so no. Contemporary literature, Japan's most famous writer Murakami bends my contours of understanding.

Norwegian Wood, I can read a million times and perhaps I do pine for it subconsciously. He develops extremely rich, atmospheric scenes and douses it with some mediocre characterization and child-like sexual innuendos. Ugh, frustrated.

[t0rschlusspan1k]

Craving specific Japanese novels, condemned to read whatever random thing from random Western authors I have in my library. I'd give anything to read "The Memory Police" right now, just to mention one. I'm so sad.

[miistical]

week seven - japan

Took a week for the midterms, but now we’re on to the latter half of the semester! I’m a big fan of Japanese media (I’m currently working my way through a Haruki Murakami novel as we speak, who just so happens to be on this week’s list), so I was definitely interested in what some of these other writers have to say.

This week’s stories were: Yasunari Kawabata’s “One Arm” Yukio Mishima’s “Patriotism” Haruki Murakami’s “UFO in Kushiro” Seirai Yūichi’s “Insects”

As I stated in the beginning, I am already aware of Haruki Murakami and his work. While reading, I did my best to divorce my existing opinion of Murakami’s controversial writing proclivities (how he writes his female character is down-right criminal). Did I achieve that? Well... this week’s main theme is about how each of these authors write about the narrators’ relationships with the women in their life.

So, uh, no. Probably not.

The first story in Yasunari Kawabata’s “One Arm”, a very descriptive and surreal piece that fits nicely with the rest of Kawabata’s artistic endeavors. It also includes one of the creepiest narrators in this batch of stories. All of the woman in “One Arm” are tainted in some way according to the narrator. This alone is not noteworthy until you incorporate his reaction to the girl he gets the arm from as well as the arm itself. He treats the girl as if she’s a perfect specimen, soon to be “tainted” just like the other women in his life (whether or not they actually exist or if they’re all in his mind). It is not the girl that keeps him company, that he wants as a part of himself, but rather only the “best” part of her; he doesn’t really see her or any other woman as a whole person, but rather as parts with some more desirable than others. They are people, but only in a distant, alien way.

Thankfully, the next story is Yukio Mishima’s “Patriotism”. For a man described as being obsessed with beauty, eroticism, and death, he really does knock it out of the park here. The title is in reference to both the husband’s (Shinji) loyalty to the Imperial family and his wife’s (Reiko) loyalty to him. The language in the story backs this up and even though this is a translation, Mishima’s mastery over words is obvious. Shinji is constantly referred to as “the lieutenant” in his narration, showing that he feels his truest self to be his military rank—the very reason he is ceremonially killing himself. This honor follows Reiko as well. Unlike the women in “One Arm”, Reiko has all the agency in the world. She follows her husband in death because it is what she believes is right and Shinji trusts her with this decision; it goes beyond, even, when he wants her to die after him. This works as him not wanting to be in a world without her and trusting she won’t go back on her word to join him in death. There really is love here, in life and death.

Sadly the love in “Patriotism” does not extend to “UFO in Kushino” by Haruki Murakami. To be fair to this story, I don’t think Murakami has ever written a woman normally. At least in this story I can blame it all on the narrator. Komura is either completely blind or utterly ignorant of the fact that women are people who have extensive lives outside of how they look of their relationship with him. However, when you’re able to look past Komura’s general unpleasantness, there is a sense of something softer than unease, but more brutal than confusion. The main brunt of the story revolves around Komura’s wife, who might be gone at her family’s home or dead. As a reader, it’s impossible to tell which is real—did she leave abruptly because she was unhappy with their marriage, or did Komura convince himself that that is the case? Are the women he meets at the airport actually real or is he imposing his grief onto them? It’s all very ambiguous—another thing Murakami is known for.

Lastly is “Insects” by Seirai Yūichi, an award winning novelist for books with far more important messages than this little short story. While “Patriotism” had great narration, I appreciated the narrator of “Insects” due to how much character she has. Jealousy isn’t a good look on anyone, but I love someone who is deeply petty. In this story, the narrator is a woman recalling the life she had while pining for a taken man for years. The man, Sasaki, only shows up in flashbacks as the woman and Sasaki’s wife are planning his funeral. The narrator goes back and forth on which woman truly knew him: his years-long wife or his one-time mistress? It’s an interesting claim to make as the narrator does know a side to Sasaki that his wife never knew existed; that a part of him would always be outside of her. Who are either of these women outside of Sasaki? Who would they be without his influence on their lives? What parts of themselves did they tear away for a man that didn’t show who he really was to either of them?

Only one of the women this week really knew who she was or what she wanted from the man in her life; “Patriotism’s” Reiko knew what she was going to do with her husband and then did it confidently and thoughtfully. “One Arm” focuses solely on how the narrator picks and chooses what parts of women he wants while completely disregarding the woman as a whole. Both the women in “UFO in Kushino” and “Insects” are forever tied to the man in their life—we will only ever know of Komura’s wife through his eyes, of what she was to him rather than who she was to her, and both the mistress and the wife will never get over Sasaki and who was most important to him. For the women in “Insects”, Sasaki will never die because they have carved so much of him into themselves. It’s a lot to think about, how people’s perception can change the way they view the entire world - and how those perceptions can ruin them, again and again.

[blues-nocturne]

escritores favoritos?

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De língua portuguesa:

- Nelson Rodrigues; Clarice Lispector; Fernando Pessoa; José Geraldo Vieira; Hilda Hilst.

Estrangeiros:

- William Shakespeare; JD Salinger; Haruki Murakami; Yukio Mishima; Anais Nin; JRR Tolkien.

Gosto muito do teu tumblr. Excelente nome. Quais os seus?

[kierrasreads]

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami Review

Plot

In a Tokyo suburb a young man named Toru Okada searches for his wife's missing cat. Soon he finds himself looking for his wife as well in a netherworld that lies beneath the placid surface of Tokyo. As these searches intersect, Okada encounters a bizarre group of allies and antagonists: a psychic prostitute; a malevolent yet mediagenic politician; a cheerfully morbid sixteen-year-old-girl; and an aging war veteran who has been permanently changed by the hideous things he witnessed during Japan's forgotten campaign in Manchuria.

Gripping, prophetic, suffused with comedy and menace, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle is a tour de force equal in scope to the masterpieces of Mishima and Pynchon.

Discussion

This book was...interesting. I was confused throughout most of it, but I was also intrigued so I kept reading. Murakami sensei is an excellent writer, but there were loose ends that definitely didn't get tied up. I did read somewhere that some chapters were cut, so maybe that contributed to the confusion.

Noboru Wataya is an absolutely despicable character and I couldn't help but wish that his beating at the hands of Toru was canon- it's the least that Noboru deserves for all of the horrible trauma and abuse he did to his sisters.

I almost threw up when I read about Boris's...skinning people alive kink.

There are some content warnings, please let me know if I missed any:

Torture/violence (all kinds)/gore

Murder

War

Abortion

S.A.

Body horror

Infidelity

Pedophilia

Sexual content

Despite all of these negative things, it's an excellent story about change (think "you weren't the person you were in high school" kind of thing). The cat that went missing did come back, so that was a happy bonus :). If that cat died...I probably would've rioted.

If I had to pick an age limit, I would definitely say you need to be at least 18 to read this book. Read with caution.

Rating

3.5/5

[influencermagazineuk]

The Enduring Influence of Japanese Culture on the World

Japanese culture has captivated the world with its unique traditions, aesthetics, and way of life. From its rich history to its modern innovations, Japan's cultural impact has transcended borders and influenced various aspects of global society. In this article, we will explore the profound influence of Japanese culture on the world and how it has left an indelible mark in areas such as art, cuisine, technology, fashion, and popular culture. Artistic Heritage: Japanese art forms such as traditional painting, calligraphy, and woodblock prints have fascinated artists worldwide. The delicate brushwork, attention to detail, and appreciation for nature have inspired countless artists and art movements. From Impressionism to Anime, Japanese art continues to influence and shape the artistic landscape globally. Culinary Delights: Japanese cuisine, with its emphasis on fresh ingredients, precision, and aesthetic presentation, has garnered immense popularity worldwide. Sushi, ramen, tempura, and other Japanese dishes have become beloved staples in many countries, with Japanese culinary techniques and flavors influencing chefs and food enthusiasts around the globe. Technological Innovations: Japan's advancements in technology have had a profound impact on the world. From electronics and robotics to high-speed trains and video games, Japanese innovations have reshaped industries and transformed our daily lives. The meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that are synonymous with Japanese products have set new standards globally. Fashion and Design: Japanese fashion has made a significant impact on the global fashion scene. Designers like Yohji Yamamoto, Rei Kawakubo, and Issey Miyake have challenged conventional fashion norms with their avant-garde designs and minimalistic aesthetics. Japanese street fashion, characterized by its creativity and individuality, has also influenced global youth culture. Pop Culture Phenomena: Japan's pop culture, including anime, manga, J-pop music, and video games, has gained a massive following worldwide. Anime series like "Dragon Ball," "Naruto," and "One Piece" have captured the imagination of audiences globally, while video game franchises like Pokémon and Super Mario have become iconic symbols of Japanese pop culture. Zen Philosophy: The principles of Zen Buddhism, deeply rooted in Japanese culture, have permeated various aspects of life around the world. The emphasis on mindfulness, simplicity, and the pursuit of inner peace has influenced practices such as meditation, mindfulness techniques, and minimalist lifestyles adopted by many individuals seeking balance in a fast-paced world. Traditional Customs: Japanese customs and traditions have fascinated people globally. The tea ceremony, martial arts like karate and judo, and the beauty of cherry blossom viewing (hanami) have all become synonymous with Japan. These cultural practices have been embraced and celebrated in many countries, showcasing Japan's enduring influence. Literature and Film: Japanese literature, including works by renowned authors like Haruki Murakami and Yukio Mishima, has gained international acclaim and provided a glimpse into Japanese society and its unique perspectives. Japanese cinema, with iconic filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa and Hayao Miyazaki, has captivated audiences worldwide, contributing to the global appreciation of Japanese storytelling and visual aesthetics. Architectural Marvels: Japan's architectural achievements, from ancient temples and castles to modern skyscrapers and innovative urban planning, have inspired architects and designers globally. The blending of traditional Japanese architecture with modern elements has resulted in breathtaking structures that showcase Japan's cultural identity. The influence of Japanese culture on the world is undeniable. From its artistic heritage to its technological innovations, culinary delights to pop culture phenomena, Japan's impact can be felt across continents. As the world continues to appreciate and embrace the allure of Japanese traditions, aesthetics, and values, it is clear that the enduring influence of Japanese culture will continue to shape and enrich our global society. Read the full article

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A list of recommended books from Patti Smith’s Substack for 05/19/2023:

1. Suspended Sentences: Three Novellas by Patrick Modiano 2006

2. The Divorce by César Aira 2021 Forward by Patti

3. An Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter by César Aira

4. Rashōmon. Short stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa 1915

5. Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

6. Hear the Wind Sing by Haruki Murakami 1979

7. The Wall by Marlen Haushofer 1963

8. The Lover by Marguerite Duras 1984

9. Me & Other Writing by Marguerite Duras

10. The Man on the Balcony by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö 1967

11. Star by Yukio Mishima

12. M'Hashish by Mohammed Mrabet 1969

13. Amulet by Roberto Bolaño

14. Baron Bagge by Alexander Lernet-Holenia Forward by Patti

15. Astragal by Albertine Sarrazin New Directions Introduction by Patti

16. Wittgenstein's Nephew by Thomas Bernhard

(Sorry. Too lazy to create worldcat links.)

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books 2017-2021

2017

A View from the Foothills, Chris Mullin (2009)

The Noise of Time, Julian Barnes (2016)

The End of the Party, Andrew Rawnsley (2010)

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Laurie Lee (1969)

2018

A Death in the Family, Karl Ove Knausgård (2013)

A History of the World in 10½ Chapters, Julian Barnes (1989)

Never Mind, Edward St Aubyn (2012)

Reservoir 13, Jon McGregor (2017)

In Love, Alfred Hayes (1953)

Autumn, Ali Smith (2016)

Educated, Tara Westover (2018)

The Children Act, Ian McEwan (2014)

The Only Story, Julian Barnes (2018)

Bad News, Edward St Aubyn (2012)

On Chesil Beach, Ian McEwan (2007)

The Power, Naomi Alderman (2016)

Conversations with Friends, Sally Rooney (2017)

Swimming Home, Deborah Levy (2011)

Amsterdam, Ian McEwan (1998)

Less, Andrew Sean Greer (2017)

Convenience Store Woman, Sayaka Murata (2018)

Cassandra at the Wedding, Dorothy Baker (1962)

Lincoln in the Bardo, George Saunders (2017)

The Swimming Pool Library, Alan Hollinghurst (1988)

Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys (1966)~

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Jonathan Safran Foer (2005)#

This is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay (2017)

Normal People, Sally Rooney (2018)#

Asymmetry, Lisa Halliday (2018)

2019

Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe (1958)#

The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity, Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott (2016)

Purple Hibiscus, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2004)#

Outline, Rachel Cusk (2014)

Florida, Lauren Groff (2018)

The People in the Trees, Hanya Yanagihara (2013)#

Things I Don’t Want to Know, Deborah Levy (2018)

The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Heather Morris (2018)#

Ordinary People, Diana Evans (2019)

The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea, Yukio Mishima (1999)

The Line of Beauty, Alan Hollinghurst (2004)

Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes (1966)#

Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant, Joel Golby (2019)

Love, Nina: Dispatches from Family Life, Nina Stibbe (2013)

On the Road, Jack Kerouac (1957)

The World According to Garp, John Irving (1978)#

Good Morning, Midnight, Jean Rhys (1939)

Love in the Time of Cholera, Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1985)

Never Let Me Go, Kazuo Ishiguro (2005)#

Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker (2017)

This is Pleasure, Mary Gaitskill (2019)

Some Hope, Edward St Aubyn (2012)

Mr Salary, Sally Rooney (2019)

2020

We Should All Be Feminists, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2014)

Three Women, Lisa Taddeo (2019)#

Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas, Adam Kay (2019)

The Future of Capitalism, Paul Collier (2018)

South of the Border, West of the Sun, Haruki Murakami (1999)#

Smile Please, Jean Rhys (1979)

So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, Jon Ronson (2015)#

Reunion, Fred Uhlman (1971)

Night Boat to Tangier, Kevin Barry (2019)

A Little Life, Haniya Yanagihara (2015)

Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov (1955)#

Boomerang, Michael Lewis (2012)#

Exciting Times, Naoise Dolan (2020)

An American Marriage, Tayari Jones (2018)#

Nothing to Envy, Barbara Demick (2010)

Calypso, David Sedaris (2018)#

Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race, Reni Eddo-Lodge (2017)

Any Human Heart, William Boyd (2002)

Slouching Towards Bethlehem, Joan Didion (1968)

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Díaz (2007)#

Lullaby, Leïla Slimani (2016)#

Summerwater, Sarah Moss (2020)

Intimations, Zadie Smith (2020)

The Appointment, Katharina Volckmer (2020)

Brighton Rock, Graham Greene (1938)

Frankenstein, Mary Shelley (1831)#

The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken (2018)

The Order of the Day, Eric Vuillard (2017)

2021

I'm Afraid of Men, Vivek Shraya (2018)#

Letters to a Young Poet, Rainer Maria Rilke (1929)

Why We Get the Wrong Politicians, Isabel Hardman (2018)

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, John Le Carre (1963)#

Emma, Jane Austen (1815)

News of the World: A Novel, Paulette Jiles (2016)#

Transit, Rachel Cusk (2018)

Good Behaviour, Molly Keane (1981)#

Deep Work, Cal Newport (2016)

The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Milan Kundera (1984)#

We Are All Birds of Uganda, Hafsa Zayyan (2021)

One Hundred Years of Solitude, Gabriel García Márquez (1970)

Dead Souls, Sam Riviere (2021)

Piranesi, Susanna Clarke (2020)#

Hangover Square, Patrick Hamilton (1941)

My Brilliant Friend, Elena Ferrante (2012)

The Rachel Papers, Martin Amis (1973)

Sorrow and Bliss, Meg Mason (2021)

Kudos, Rachel Cusk (2018)

Remains of the Day, Kazuo Ishiguro (1989)

The Nickel Boys, Colson Whitehead (2019)#

How to Write a Novel in 6 Months, Thomas Emson (2020)

Writing a Novel, Richard Skinner (2018)

Where There's a Will: Hope, Grief and Endurance in a Cycle Race Across a Continent, Emily Chappell (2019)#

Arbitration: A Very Short Introduction, Thomas Schultz and Thomas Grant (2021)

No. 91/92: Notes on a Parisian Commute, Lauren Elkin (2021)

Metroland, Julian Barnes (1980)

[shadowetienne]

Japanese nationals thoughts continued... Men’s second group.

Haruki Mishima (18)

Rough day for his jumps, it really seemed to take the enjoyment out of the program for him.

Shunsuke Nakamura (17 - Juniors)

I have high expectations of him from the JGP circuit, and he lived up to them. I still like his speed, commitment to performance and the music, and skating skills. There’s not something specific that stood out to me to comment on in this program, but I liked the program as a whole a lot.

Tudoi Suto (15 - Juniors)

He’s got great focus and intensity, but the jumps are still working on getting there. The basics are good though. 3A wasn’t kind to him today. I’m looking forward to seeing him develop into that intensity.

Taichiro Yamakuma (22)

First impression was that I love his costume. He’s into the music right away and committed to the performance, and I love that. It is so clear that he loves this program, and his artistic commitment, great spins, and overall skating skills really saw him through this program. He performed the hell out of that step sequence. He got through the jumps (is the 3A new for him?), and I feel like this was a breakout moment for him because I only vaguely knew he existed.

Shingo Nishiyama (20)

One of my main notes was “get him into ice dance please” and then I realize he does do ice dance. So like, I was right. Too bad that he doesn’t seem to be here with a partner for ice dance this time? He’s fast and engaged with the music and holds that energy well through the end of the program.

Haruya Sasaki (19 - Juniors)

He’s having so much fun with performance and playing with the music, which is great to see. Jumps look like they are kind of hit and miss, but he’s fun to watch. It looks like he almost overdid that last spin. Great energy, I hope he can get it under control.

[kanejw]

What was read 2022

Jamaica Inn - Daphne du Maurier (1936)

A Clockwork Orange - Anthony Burgess (1962)

The Big Sleep - Raymond Chandler (1939)

On Writing. A Memoir of the Craft - Stephen King (2000)

Choke - Chuck Palahniuk (2001)

Hell’s Angels - Hunter S. Thompson (1966)

The Trial of Henry Kissinger - Christopher Hitchens (2002)

Hitch-22 A Memoir - Christopher Hitchens (2010)

The Meek One - Fyodor Dostoevsky (1876)

The Rum Diary - Hunter S. Thompson (1998)

Hollywood - Charles Bukowski (1989)+

1Q84 Book Three - Haruki Murakami (2010)

Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway (1927)

The General of the Dead Army - Ismail Kadare (1963)

Americanah - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2013)

Notebooks - Leonardo da Vinci (Collection published1952)

God Is Not Great - Christopher Hitchens (2007)

Love in the Time of Cholera - Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1985)

Chronicle of a Death Foretold - Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1981)

The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea - Yukio Mishima (1963)

The Idiot - Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1868)

The Guide - R.K.Narayan (1958)

Taste - Stanley Tucci (2021)

Rage - Bob Woodward (2020)

Rabbit, Run - John Updike (1960)

Rabbit Redux - John Updike (1971)

Rabbit Is Rich - John Updike (1981)

Rabbit at Rest - John Updike (1990)

Half of a Yellow Sun - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2006)

The Dawn of Everything - David Graeber & David Wengrow (2021)

The Karamazov Brothers - Fyodor Dostoevsky (1880)

And Away - Bob Mortimer (2021)

Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert M. Pirsig (1974)

Beautiful Star - Yukio Mishima (1962)

Nothing to Envy. Real Lives in North Korea - Barbara Denice (2010)

Purple Hibiscus - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2004)

[supergentlemensalad]

🤓 | Leituras: 50 leituras até o ano acabar

Vamos fazer como as estrelas Michelin. Uma estrela, é bom, vale a leitura; duas estrelas, é excelente; três estrelas, é maravilhoso! E claro, o famoso coraçãozinho, se tiver, favoritei!

1. "Eu sou um Gato" - Nastume Soseki [⭐️⭐️]

2. "Como Tigres na Neve" - Juhea Kim [⭐️⭐️⭐️]

3. "A Escola da Carne" - Yukio Mishima [⭐️⭐️❤️]

4. "A Morte de Ivan Ilitch" - Liev Tolstói [⭐️⭐️⭐️]

5. "Mil tsurus" - Yasunari Kawabata [⭐️⭐️]

6. "A Melancolia Diante do Espelho" - Jean Starobinski [⭐️⭐️]

7. "O Erro" - Elle Kennedy (releitura) [⭐️]

8. "Sono" - Haruki Murakami [⭐️⭐️⭐️]

9. "A inquilina de Wildfell Hall" - Anne Brontë [⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️]

10. "Memórias do Subsolo" - Fiodor Dostoiévski [...]

[santanamich]

Mishima - La escuela de la carne

Caminando por la librería, encontré este libro. Me considero una fan de la literatura japonesa (o de Haruki Murakami, mejor dicho). Recuerdo la primera vez que leí un libro de una autora japonesa, Banana Yoshimoto. Leí Kitchen sin ninguna expectativa, como una tarea más en la escuela (porque era lectura obligatoria). Para mi sorpresa, este libro me dio un acercamiento a la cultura japonesa y, sobre todo, al sentimiento colectivo que experimentan los japoneses (o la gran mayoría de los miembros de la sociedad moderna), la soledad. Siendo el primer libro que leo de Mishima, podría opinar que este libro comparte esta escritura concreta y sencilla de leer que ofrece la literatura japonesa que me ha tocado experimentar en otros libros; es como si el minimalismo que tanto profesan los japoneses se plasmara en cada línea del texto a la hora de compartir su mensaje. Si bien su manera de escribir es sencilla, los conceptos que manejan, por otro lado, son sumamente profundos. No me malentiendan, no estoy tratando de decir que los escritores japoneses son más bien simplones; todo lo contrario. Estoy tratando de decir que son textos digeribles con mensajes muy profundos. Son como el maestro de matemáticas que, en vez de utilizar técnicas rebuscadas, tiene hasta maneras lúdicas de explicar conceptos abstractos.

Después de este gran preámbulo, solo quisiera decir que este sí me parece un libro más bien simplón. Si bien fue un libro de escándalo por el tiempo en el que fue escrito (los 60s), venga, que habla de bares gay, solteronas y podría ser un asomo a la sociedad aristocrática japonesa después de la segunda guerra mundial, la trama me pareció simplona y predecible. Creo que el mensaje final de la historia es que uno debe lanzarse de cabeza a la aventura, porque si bien las cosas no terminan siempre de la manera en que uno quiere, se está vivo y, finalmente, uno se recupera de cualquier clase de moretón que la experiencia te ofrezca. 

Para una novela corta acerca de un romance prohibido, hay mucha, muchísima paja antes de llegar al alfiler.