i had read some mishima years ago and decided that i wanted to read more of him. i bought "sailor," and when i opened it up... i discovered that i had already read—and forgotten—this book.
don't read "sailor," opie. read "golden pavilion" instead. the imagery from that book still rings clearly in my mind.
what were the others?
Patriotism was painful to read, in a good way. Im enjoying Temple of the golden pavillion now.
Sea of Fertility is his best work. If you're not comfortable going through the tetralogy, just stick with Temple of the Golden Pavilion if you want something neurotic or Sailor Who Fell From Grace With the Sea for something slightly romantic with captures Mishima's overall impressions on honor, civil duty, and beauty.
>nobody mentions Forbidden Colors as obvious best SINGLE novel (not tetralogy smdh)
>nobody mentions The Sound Of Waves as most accessible starting point
Not a novel, however, I second this motion.
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forbidden colors is average. Get over it.
i am with this guy, its great but another one thats great is also Sound of Waves which at least makes you feel better.
here's a good walkthrough.
I hope you're not reading him because you like anime though. You'll be disappointed.