Spring Snow (The Sea of Fertility, #1)
Spring Snow (The Sea of Fertility, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
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BetaSpring Snow (The Sea of Fertility, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000389
Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1910s
2000
Adult
18+ years
1160L
Super Short Summary
Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima, translated by Michael Gallagher, tells the story of a young man navigating love and societal expectations in early 20th-century Japan. Set during a time of cultural transition, the novel delves into themes of tradition, change, and personal conflict.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Spring Snow by Michael Gallagher and Yukio Mishima is praised for its lyrical prose and intricate portrayal of early 20th-century Japanese aristocracy. Readers commend its depth in exploring themes of love and duty. However, some find its pacing slow and character development lacking. Overall, it is a richly atmospheric and thematically complex novel.
Who Should Read Spring Snow (The Sea of Fertility, #1)?
Readers who enjoy Spring Snow by Michael Gallagher and Yukio Mishima likely appreciate deep, reflective literature with themes of existentialism, romance, and social change. Fans of War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald will find similar depth and emotional complexity in this work.
21,330 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
389
Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1910s
2000
Adult
18+ years
1160L
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