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Author: Osamu Dazai

In front of people, I always trembled with fear. Because I had no self-confidence in my words and behavior, I kept my anxiety and stress a secret, buried deep in a little box inside my chest, just for...

In front of people, I always trembled with fear. Because I had no self-confidence in my words and behavior, I kept my anxiety and stress a secret, buried deep in a little box inside my chest, just for myself.

And so, by hiding all my melancholy and nervousness well so that they wouldn’t show, and by pretending with all my might to be filled with celestial...

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  • Release 9/2022
  • Series Series Aldina
  • Pages Pages 175
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Translation Translation Stelios L. Papalexandropoulos
  • Publisher Publisher Gutenberg
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Genre: Social
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In front of people, I always trembled with fear. Because I had no self-confidence in my words and behavior, I kept my anxiety and stress a secret, buried deep in a little box inside my chest, just for myself.

And so, by hiding all my melancholy and nervousness well so that they wouldn’t show, and by pretending with all my might to be filled with celestial optimism, I gradually perfected myself in the role of the eccentric jester.

The only thing I thought about was how anything was good as long as it made people laugh. In this way, they didn’t pay much attention to the fact that I was outside of their so-called “life.”

I Am No Longer Human is the masterpiece of Osamu Dazai (1909-1948) and has consistently been the second best-selling novel in Japan.

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Author
Osamu Dazai
Publisher
Gutenberg
Original Title
Ningen Shikkaku
Type
Social
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
175
Release Date
9/2022
Publication Date
2022
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9789600123944

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Series
Aldina

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    I think that "No Longer Human" has some interesting elements, but I can't say that I liked it.

    For example, how the protagonist interprets his failures. As he faces all these difficulties, he constantly makes internal attributions—it's always his personality and flaws that prevent him from doing anything good. Not once does he consider the environment or external influences. This pattern of self-blame leads to a phenomenon known as learned helplessness—a state in which the individual stops trying and considers efforts futile as they see themselves as incapable of achieving one or more tasks.

    Throughout the story, we can see how the protagonist refuses to share his internal problems. This is indicative of Japanese culture, as research suggests that Japan's collectivist culture maintains a strong taboo against sharing personal problems, especially regarding mental health. In Japan, people tend to believe that psychological problems are linked to a "weak personality."

    I must also say that Yozo describes the depressive way of thinking with great accuracy. His details are very realistic and mention physical symptoms as well.

    Beyond all this, I can't say much positive about the plot. I just couldn't find anything likable about the protagonist; he had many opportunities but didn't really try. Sure, he had all these disadvantages from childhood as I mentioned, but still, his downfall was inevitable and the ending left me a bit indifferent. I didn't necessarily want to see a stereotypically happy ending, but I couldn't derive any particular meaning from this story.

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • It was not interesting
    • I would not recommend it for reading
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  • I think that "No Longer Human" has some interesting elements, but I can't say that I liked it.

    For example, how the protagonist interprets his failures. As he faces all these difficulties, he constantly makes internal attributions—it's always his personality and flaws that prevent him from doing anything good. Not once does he consider the environment or external influences. This pattern of self-blame leads to a phenomenon known as learned helplessness—a state in which the individual stops trying and considers efforts futile as they see themselves as incapable of achieving one or more tasks.

    Throughout the story, we can see how the protagonist refuses to share his internal problems. This is indicative of Japanese culture, as research suggests that Japan's collectivist culture maintains a strong taboo against sharing personal problems, especially regarding mental health. In Japan, people tend to believe that psychological problems are linked to a "weak personality."

    I must also say that Yozo describes the depressive way of thinking with great accuracy. His details are very realistic and mention physical symptoms as well.

    Beyond all this, I can't say much positive about the plot. I just couldn't find anything likable about the protagonist; he had many opportunities but didn't really try. Sure, he had all these disadvantages from childhood as I mentioned, but still, his downfall was inevitable and the ending left me a bit indifferent. I didn't necessarily want to see a stereotypically happy ending, but I couldn't derive any particular meaning from this story.

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In front of people, I always trembled with fear. Because I had no self-confidence in my words and behavior, I kept my anxiety and stress a secret, buried deep in a little box inside my chest, just for myself.

And so, by hiding all my melancholy and nervousness well so that they wouldn’t show, and by pretending with all my might to be filled with celestial optimism, I gradually perfected myself in the role of the eccentric jester.

The only thing I thought about was how anything was good as long as it made people laugh. In this way, they didn’t pay much attention to the fact that I was outside of their so-called “life.”

I Am No Longer Human is the masterpiece of Osamu Dazai (1909-1948) and has consistently been the second best-selling novel in Japan.

Manufacturer

Specifications

Author
Osamu Dazai
Publisher
Gutenberg
Original Title
Ningen Shikkaku
Type
Social
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
175
Release Date
9/2022
Publication Date
2022
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9789600123944

Additional Specifications

Series
Aldina

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (4)

  1. 2
  2. 1
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Paper quality
  • Was it easy to read?
  • I liked the writing style in some parts
  • Was it relatively interesting?
  • I might recommend it for reading
  • I would not read a book by the same author
  • Michalis_P_89
    3
    1 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    I think that "No Longer Human" has some interesting elements, but I can't say that I liked it.

    For example, how the protagonist interprets his failures. As he faces all these difficulties, he constantly makes internal attributions—it's always his personality and flaws that prevent him from doing anything good. Not once does he consider the environment or external influences. This pattern of self-blame leads to a phenomenon known as learned helplessness—a state in which the individual stops trying and considers efforts futile as they see themselves as incapable of achieving one or more tasks.

    Throughout the story, we can see how the protagonist refuses to share his internal problems. This is indicative of Japanese culture, as research suggests that Japan's collectivist culture maintains a strong taboo against sharing personal problems, especially regarding mental health. In Japan, people tend to believe that psychological problems are linked to a "weak personality."

    I must also say that Yozo describes the depressive way of thinking with great accuracy. His details are very realistic and mention physical symptoms as well.

    Beyond all this, I can't say much positive about the plot. I just couldn't find anything likable about the protagonist; he had many opportunities but didn't really try. Sure, he had all these disadvantages from childhood as I mentioned, but still, his downfall was inevitable and the ending left me a bit indifferent. I didn't necessarily want to see a stereotypically happy ending, but I couldn't derive any particular meaning from this story.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • It was not interesting
    • I would not recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • I might read a book by the same author
  • I think that "No Longer Human" has some interesting elements, but I can't say that I liked it.

    For example, how the protagonist interprets his failures. As he faces all these difficulties, he constantly makes internal attributions—it's always his personality and flaws that prevent him from doing anything good. Not once does he consider the environment or external influences. This pattern of self-blame leads to a phenomenon known as learned helplessness—a state in which the individual stops trying and considers efforts futile as they see themselves as incapable of achieving one or more tasks.

    Throughout the story, we can see how the protagonist refuses to share his internal problems. This is indicative of Japanese culture, as research suggests that Japan's collectivist culture maintains a strong taboo against sharing personal problems, especially regarding mental health. In Japan, people tend to believe that psychological problems are linked to a "weak personality."

    I must also say that Yozo describes the depressive way of thinking with great accuracy. His details are very realistic and mention physical symptoms as well.

    Beyond all this, I can't say much positive about the plot. I just couldn't find anything likable about the protagonist; he had many opportunities but didn't really try. Sure, he had all these disadvantages from childhood as I mentioned, but still, his downfall was inevitable and the ending left me a bit indifferent. I didn't necessarily want to see a stereotypically happy ending, but I couldn't derive any particular meaning from this story.

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