I was glad to get an insight about the Japanese culture, but at the same time I never knew how disturbing it really is. There was not one happy story in my half of the book. These people treat marriage like it is a joke and end up falling in love with guns. A mother does not even accept her child because he is not what she hoped for. Some of these people did really awful things to people who they are supposed to be close to.
I would have to say my favorite one was Unzen because although it was really sad, it was the only one that I felt I could relate to. Everyday people are faced with religious challenges and it really amazed me that those seven people went through all of that. That is some serious faith. But then there were other characters that have love affairs, at least three of the stories I read had liars and cheaters. I did enjoy the rage of stories, and it made me thankful to live in America. I know I take freedom for granted and when I was reading about living conditions and how women are treated, it made me thankful for the opportunities I have.
I don't know if I would strongly recommend this, because I think there may only be a few stories I truly enjoyed. This book is for people who are mature since most of it is about sex and brutal deaths. There were some interesting facts about the Tokyo culture though. It was really easy to understand, but I'm not so sure that is a good thing. I do like reading short stories because of the wide rage of characters and plots, but they are not meant for everyone.
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LOL, I wouldn't quantify Japanese culture as being disturbing, but then again some of these stories may be somewhat different or weird compared to American tales.
Sorry they were not very happy go lucky type stories, but I guess you picked the wrong half of the book? At first I thought you and a group of people were going to do a book presentation or some such? Clearly by the amount of postings in under 24 hrs this was left to the last minute? I take it a blog was not your original intention? That said, you did a very nice job with your posts. Each story goes in depth and raises good comments and questions.
Sorry you didn't like the book, but I can see what you mean about all the cheating/lying etc. which can be a real downer. Plus the way they view and treat women is not in keeping with America's view of equality or treatment. But as you point out, its good that we live in America.
Nice job blogging. You interacted well with the text with your comments and questions.
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