Schoolgirl (Modern Japanese Classics)

This book spoke to me so deeply, it really shows the intrusive thoughts most girls keep to themselves, the deep urge to be loved by your mother and the feeling of just being there physically but not mentally.

Great value

This is a wonderful story about a girl who's father recently died, yet she barely acknowledges it to herself & her mind skitters away whenever it comes up. Told by an author who's own father died when he was a teenager, it seems to be somewhat autobiographical. Sounds like most of his work was, which is why I have no interest in his later work. They seem like extended suicide notes & were written shortly before he committed suicide. This one however, is a gem & reminds me of 'Fraulein Else' by Schnitzler, the Austrian inventor of the stream of consciousness novel, yet lighter. One really minor weird thing: she mentions her favorite BLIND cousin who still plays TENNIS...WTF? It made me ask Google & yes, there is a modified form of tennis for the blind, invented in Japan no less, but not 'til 1984. Dunno. Dazai screw-up or the translator?

“This book was such an enjoyable read! The story captures the emotions, friendships, and challenges of school life perfectly. The main character felt so real — I could easily relate to her struggles and dreams. A touching and inspiring story that keeps you turning the pages!”

Veio muito bem embalado, com plastico bolha. Chegou antes da estimativa de entrega, recomendo a compra!

The book is small(not a problem for me,just a warning for those who complain about small books),but the font size is big so you won’t need a magnifying glass to read it. It’s around 19cm tall and 13cm wide,it has a dust cover and when you take it off you have a blue book :p(on both sides).