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bunnyju194 t1_j21o2sz wrote

I experienced it that as well. I think it was mostly due to a gut feeling that I had concerning the journey of Yozo's character. It is a very realistic book and when you build a bond, and truly connect with the main character you can almost guess what is bound to happen, as in seeing him further isolating and losing sense of his humanity. The very nonchalant like way of narrating adds to that feeling. It is an incredible book. I believe the book has that intent to cause anxiet and disconfort.

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Chemical_Blackveil OP t1_j21q8ew wrote

I just know that it's a semi-autobiography of Dazai's, and is reported as one of his greatest novels. My partner who introduced me to the book did say that people have a sense of anxiety, depression, or (tw) suicidal ideation after reading, and a lot of people seem to think it's because the author soon after writing this did, sadly, end his life.

I'm currently reasoning that it most likely has something to do with the fact that you're supposed to feel the same thing the point of view is feeling, similar to what you said.

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