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Reread time. First story is equally harrowing, uplifting and self-pitying. Probably the most annoying part of Dazai’s stuff is how self-pitying it can be. They feel absolute in their positions in life and see no possible way out. It’s relatable, somewhat, but Jesus man just buck up and be the change you want to see.
— May 22, 2025 02:55PM
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One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji is very quaint despite how nihilistic and pessimistic it can get at times. It subverts the assumed sublimity of Fuji to something much more personal and intimate for each person; it no longer is a landmark of beauty but a memory, a piece of art, a dreadful sight. By reflecting how the narrator feels about Fuji, we receive a deep characterization of the mountain. Beautiful, really.
— May 24, 2025 12:15PM
