56 pages 1 hour read

Osamu Dazai

No Longer Human

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1948

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Reviews & Readership

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No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai offers a penetrating exploration of alienation and despair. Positively noted for its raw emotional depth and complex protagonist, some critics find its unrelenting bleakness overwhelming. While the nihilistic themes can be discomforting, the novel’s powerful prose and introspective narrative make it a compelling, albeit dark, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read No Longer Human?

A reader who would enjoy No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai is typically introspective and interested in existential themes, similar to those found in Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground and Camus' The Stranger. They appreciate deeply personal narratives that explore alienation, identity, and the human condition.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1070L

Book Details

Genre
Japanese Literature
Realistic Fiction
Philosophy
Topics
Depression / Suicide
Mental Illness
Philosophy
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness
Identity: Mental Health
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Period
Asian Literature