Huge shout out to everyone who stopped by during the livestream! Had such a fun time hanging out with all of you!! :D xx Still waiting for the auto CC -- will add my own tomorrow :)
Having read No Longer Human before The Setting Sun, I couldn't help but notice some similarities. And by that I don't mean just thematic similarities. The character of Oba from No Longer Human shares a striking similarity with Naoji from The Setting Sun. And we already know, Oba is half and half based on Dazai (and his own experiences). It was a very pleasant surprise to find out that this book too had a lot of autobiographical elements. Another thing I really loved was the characterization. (Spoilers ahead), but as I was finishing the book I was in love with every single character and how distinct they were, EXCEPT NAOJI! And with only two chapters left Dazai inserted so much into that character that I was left baffled. He was a true master. Thanks for these amazing reviews. I always look forward to them after finishing a book. Keep it up
I´m currently reading Blue Bamboo, and was curious about Dazai´s novels, as well. You´ve convinced me to check them out. Thanks for your insightful reviews!
This review was so informative and artful. Now I have to read this. I read a Japanese thriller by Kanae Minato and I was looking for another chance to read some Japanese fiction. thanks again!!
Just finished the book and i just realized Japan is "the land of rising sun" But the title is "the setting sun". It clearly show us how degraded kazuko and his aristocrats family post war.
Nice video mate. Love Dazai too. Just quick to mention that "shogunate" is actually an English word, not Japanese. So the end of it is pronounced like "caliphate".
I think Naoji is the characterization of Dazai. I really loved Kazuko as a character because she was very reliable and yet just like Japan going through a transformation was dealing with the change of her morals. I loved the ending where I think Kazuko's child is the representation of the new Japan. There is a film of the life Osamu Dazai and after reading this one of the characters who is supposed to be the woman Osamu took the dairy from is Kazuko and I love now looking at the connection. I wonder which lines were the actual mistresses?
love this pastel blouse/sweater combo you're wearing! I have to add this to my to read list, but probably for later - I've avoided anything too heavy this quarantine because god knows my brain doesn't need less serotonin than it has currently
Thank you so much!! :D And yeah it's definitely not a feel good type of book xD Hopefully you'll be able to get around to it sometime in the future!! Sending you positive vibes!! :D
i believe 'shogunate' is an english word combining the japanese word for commander (shogun) and latin suffix -ate to describe that specific political system/period in japan so it should be pronounced as sho-gun-nate :) anyway i love this review!! dazai is one of my favourite japanese authors and i love the setting sun, just found out your channel recently and im already binge watching all your videos :D
Oh yeah, you're right! Thank you :) I'm glad you enjoyed the review, Dazai has become one of my favourites as well! Hoping to do another video of the remainder of his work that has been translated to English in the future -- thanks so much for watching :D
Today I finished The Setting Sun. The narration is Soo good that I could imagine myself with Kazuko. Also I cried when their mother died. The ending was also bittersweet
Seji, I created a book tag for Black History Month ... I know that your video schedule is crazy and you treat us with new content all the time but if you find the time to sit down and answer my questions, it would mean a lot to me.
Hi Leynes! Oh that sounds like fun :) Thanks so much for letting me know! I bookmarked your video and will try my best to get around to it for BHM :) xx
I really love that you talk about Japanese literature, including classics. I'd love to learn Japanese one day so that I can read Japanese books from all different genres, especially in the sci-fi/fantasy realm. I wonder what that looks like!
I have been trying to get more into Japanese literature. So far I have read Haruki Murakami's Norwegian Wood and Natsume Soseki's Sanshiro. I was thinking about reading either The Setting Sun or No Longer Human next. Do you happen to have a recommendation for which one I should start with?
i was so excited when i saw this in my feed!! after no longer human i've been hunting this one down but it's always out of stock :(( and i love how you talk about the context and history behind the book and author, i always get so much from these reviews 🥰
I just finished the setting sun, flosers of buffoonery, and i enjoyed no longer human, ive read crime and punishment years ago too and it was great, do you have any recommendations of books like these? Great video summary too it really helped me to tie everything together in my mind !
Can anyone explain the ending with her wanting MC to tell his wife about her baby being naojis? Is it because she is mad about her brothers suicide she wants to start drama ?
Also, thank you for your reviews. I enjoy your intellectual integrity and caring approach to books. Definitley makes me want to pick one up and carve meaning from it as you do C:
Huge shout out to everyone who stopped by during the livestream! Had such a fun time hanging out with all of you!! :D xx
Still waiting for the auto CC -- will add my own tomorrow :)
Having read No Longer Human before The Setting Sun, I couldn't help but notice some similarities. And by that I don't mean just thematic similarities. The character of Oba from No Longer Human shares a striking similarity with Naoji from The Setting Sun. And we already know, Oba is half and half based on Dazai (and his own experiences). It was a very pleasant surprise to find out that this book too had a lot of autobiographical elements. Another thing I really loved was the characterization. (Spoilers ahead), but as I was finishing the book I was in love with every single character and how distinct they were, EXCEPT NAOJI! And with only two chapters left Dazai inserted so much into that character that I was left baffled. He was a true master. Thanks for these amazing reviews. I always look forward to them after finishing a book. Keep it up
this book has one of my favorite quotes that i tattooed on my arm: "man was born for love and revolution". so happy you liked it!
Ooh wow that's so cool!! Glad to know that you enjoyed the book as well!! :D
Yes!
I´m currently reading Blue Bamboo, and was curious about Dazai´s novels, as well. You´ve convinced me to check them out. Thanks for your insightful reviews!
dude the mistress stuff makes this so interesting (more than it already really is) and omg i have to read this AND I LOVE SNAKES AND OMG SYMBOLISM
Thank you for the effort you put into your videos ❤️
It's my absolute pleasure! Thank you very much for watching!! :D
I recall that the book was beautifully steeped in melancholy but of its characters I remember only the snake!
This review was so informative and artful. Now I have to read this. I read a Japanese thriller by Kanae Minato and I was looking for another chance to read some Japanese fiction. thanks again!!
What a cool thumbnail! I love it
Ah thank you very much!! :D
one of my favourite book ever
After watching this, I definitely want to pick up this book!!
Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that!! :D
Just finished the book and i just realized Japan is "the land of rising sun" But the title is "the setting sun". It clearly show us how degraded kazuko and his aristocrats family post war.
i would love to hear a review of Pandora’s box by dazai :0 !!
LOVE HOW THE THUMBNAIL TURNED OUT
Omg you're so intelligent!
Does this video contains spoilers?
It has been a while since I made it but yeah probably a couple
Nice video mate. Love Dazai too. Just quick to mention that "shogunate" is actually an English word, not Japanese. So the end of it is pronounced like "caliphate".
I think Naoji is the characterization of Dazai. I really loved Kazuko as a character because she was very reliable and yet just like Japan going through a transformation was dealing with the change of her morals. I loved the ending where I think Kazuko's child is the representation of the new Japan. There is a film of the life Osamu Dazai and after reading this one of the characters who is supposed to be the woman Osamu took the dairy from is Kazuko and I love now looking at the connection. I wonder which lines were the actual mistresses?
Wow this review is so in depth, I love how you incorporate history into your reviews. I didn’t know that fact about Dazai’s mistress’ diary!
Ah thank you so very much!! And yeah, such a wild fact!
my favourite booktuber reviewing one of my favourite books, I love to see it
favourite booktuber?!! Aaah thank you so much!!! :D
love this pastel blouse/sweater combo you're wearing! I have to add this to my to read list, but probably for later - I've avoided anything too heavy this quarantine because god knows my brain doesn't need less serotonin than it has currently
Thank you so much!! :D And yeah it's definitely not a feel good type of book xD Hopefully you'll be able to get around to it sometime in the future!! Sending you positive vibes!! :D
honestly same, I avoided depressing and heavy literature throughout 2020 and 2021, only now did I actually start reading heavy stuffs again
Is it just me or does anyone else want a Studio Ghibli film about this book! However I must get this book for my self
Oh I think that definitely would be interesting!! ;D
i believe 'shogunate' is an english word combining the japanese word for commander (shogun) and latin suffix -ate to describe that specific political system/period in japan so it should be pronounced as sho-gun-nate :) anyway i love this review!! dazai is one of my favourite japanese authors and i love the setting sun, just found out your channel recently and im already binge watching all your videos :D
Oh yeah, you're right! Thank you :) I'm glad you enjoyed the review, Dazai has become one of my favourites as well! Hoping to do another video of the remainder of his work that has been translated to English in the future -- thanks so much for watching :D
I'm so glad you reviewed this book! It's one of my favorites along with No Longer Human
Oh I am so happy to hear that!! :D No Longer Human is also one of my favourites!! Really excited to read more of Dazai's work :D
I really must read Dazai. I really enjoy your reviews of his books.
Thank you very much!! He's definitely an author worth reading :)
Today I finished The Setting Sun. The narration is Soo good that I could imagine myself with Kazuko. Also I cried when their mother died. The ending was also bittersweet
Great to hear the historical background to the novel, I read this one a few years ago and loved it.
Yeah I really enjoyed learning about that as well -- glad to hear you enjoyed this book :)
Seji, I created a book tag for Black History Month ... I know that your video schedule is crazy and you treat us with new content all the time but if you find the time to sit down and answer my questions, it would mean a lot to me.
Hi Leynes! Oh that sounds like fun :) Thanks so much for letting me know! I bookmarked your video and will try my best to get around to it for BHM :) xx
Wow I learned so much from your review. I am excited to read this as well as do more research. Thank you for such a wonderful review!
Awwh yeah, I'm so glad to hear that! I hope you will have a nice time reading the book and thank you so much for watching! ;D
I really love that you talk about Japanese literature, including classics. I'd love to learn Japanese one day so that I can read Japanese books from all different genres, especially in the sci-fi/fantasy realm. I wonder what that looks like!
I have been trying to get more into Japanese literature. So far I have read Haruki Murakami's Norwegian Wood and Natsume Soseki's Sanshiro. I was thinking about reading either The Setting Sun or No Longer Human next. Do you happen to have a recommendation for which one I should start with?
I would recommend No Longer Human first -- it's my favourite and I also found it easier to understand than The Setting Sun :) Cheers!
@@TheArtisanGeek Thank you so much!!
@@billycrimmins5035 Cheers! :D
i was so excited when i saw this in my feed!! after no longer human i've been hunting this one down but it's always out of stock :(( and i love how you talk about the context and history behind the book and author, i always get so much from these reviews 🥰
I just finished the setting sun, flosers of buffoonery, and i enjoyed no longer human, ive read crime and punishment years ago too and it was great, do you have any recommendations of books like these? Great video summary too it really helped me to tie everything together in my mind !
I just subscribed! I love your technique of reviewing books. They are quite amazing. You've told a great story.
I loved your explanations and take on this book, thank you for an amazing review!
Can anyone explain the ending with her wanting MC to tell his wife about her baby being naojis? Is it because she is mad about her brothers suicide she wants to start drama ?
Oo gorgeous thumbnail 😍
Thank you!!! :D xx
i loved no longer human and i’m excited to get this book as well 😌✋
It was fun seeing you make the thumbnail!
I had a lot of fun making it on the stream, thanks so much for having out with me! :D
this was so interesting! also, I wasn't here for the livestream, but the thumbnail looks so good :)
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❤Interesting
Thank you! :D
First! (Always wanted to say that)
Yaas way to go!! :D
Also, thank you for your reviews. I enjoy your intellectual integrity and caring approach to books. Definitley makes me want to pick one up and carve meaning from it as you do C:
Yes I’ve been waiting on this one!!
Aaah really! I hope you enjoyed it!! :D
@@TheArtisanGeek yes I did amazing video!!
just finished The Setting Sun, great book
The book sounds very interesting
well done!
i came here to say: very nice thumbnail
Thanks a lot :D
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