Naomi
Naomi
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1920s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Naomi by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki explores the relationship between a man named Joji and a young woman named Naomi, whom he meets and becomes enamored with during Japan's Taisho era. Joji attempts to transform Naomi into his ideal of a sophisticated woman, reflecting themes of obsession, cultural change, and the dynamic between traditional and modern influences.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki's Naomi presents a provocative exploration of Westernization and obsession in 1920s Japan. Readers appreciate its rich character development and psychological depth. Critics note the novel's controversial themes, which may challenge modern sensibilities. The narrative's pacing and Tanizaki's eloquent prose are widely praised, making it a compelling read.
Who Should Read Naomi?
Readers who would enjoy Naomi by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki are typically interested in psychological explorations of obsession and cultural clash. Fans of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert may appreciate its complex characters and themes of desire and modernity.
8,175 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1920s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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