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The Gate

Natsume Sōseki
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The Gate

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Natsume Sōseki

The Gate

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • 1910s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Gate by Natsume Sōseki follows Sōsuke, an individual caught between personal duty and spiritual seeking, as he manages domestic life with his spouse, Oyone, and confronts societal pressures. Their existence is marked by struggle and introspection, delving into themes of isolation, existential reflection, and the search for meaning within the confines of ordinary existence.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,641 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Natsume Sōseki's The Gate is praised for its introspective narrative and exploration of existential themes. Readers appreciate the nuanced depiction of the protagonists' inner worlds and the subtle portrayal of marital life. However, some find its slow pace and minimal plot development challenging. The novel's quiet depth engages those drawn to character-driven stories.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Gate?

Readers who enjoy introspective, character-driven narratives like those in Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell or Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert will appreciate The Gate by Natsume Sōseki. The book appeals to those interested in themes of existential reflection and emotional depth within a Japanese cultural context.

4.1

2,641 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tokyo, Japan • 1910s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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