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benrogerswpg's review against another edition
2.0
I was inevetably disappointed by this book.
I found it dry, slow, and not interesting.
An upsetting end to an impressive series of books.
Would still recommend the other books.
My favorite book in the series was [b:Ms Ice Sandwich|32927264|Ms Ice Sandwich|Mieko Kawakami|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1483162179l/32927264._SY75_.jpg|53544529]
2.0/5
I found it dry, slow, and not interesting.
An upsetting end to an impressive series of books.
Would still recommend the other books.
My favorite book in the series was [b:Ms Ice Sandwich|32927264|Ms Ice Sandwich|Mieko Kawakami|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1483162179l/32927264._SY75_.jpg|53544529]
2.0/5
lapeppina's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
jackalop3's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
3.5
maria_hossain's review against another edition
I'd have rated it but it has Zionist propaganda in one short paragraph of one of the three stories (the term Palestinian terrorists) and I cannot give positive rating to any such book. That's my opinion and ideology.
amysutton's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
These three short stories had the feeling of classics to me. I felt like I was reading a Fitzgerald story. The characters were well crafted, and there was a strategic rambling feeling that made you fall into the story. If you like the feel of those “classic” short stories of the 60s and 70s, you’ll love this. Also, this work was translated by Geraint Howells. It’s a bit disappointing that he’s only given credit at the very end of the book.
In the first story, a Japanese man meets up with his friend Yann who is from Normandy. They spend the day driving around to various locations and restaurants and discussing everything from war, to family history in Jewish concentration camps, to literature, to photography, to life and legacy.
The second story is about a man on a beach with his best friend’s sister and her young daughter. It’s about reflecting on life.
The third story was very short and followed a man visiting one of his friends and sneaking into a boarded off building.
I received a copy of this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
These three short stories had the feeling of classics to me. I felt like I was reading a Fitzgerald story. The characters were well crafted, and there was a strategic rambling feeling that made you fall into the story. If you like the feel of those “classic” short stories of the 60s and 70s, you’ll love this. Also, this work was translated by Geraint Howells. It’s a bit disappointing that he’s only given credit at the very end of the book.
In the first story, a Japanese man meets up with his friend Yann who is from Normandy. They spend the day driving around to various locations and restaurants and discussing everything from war, to family history in Jewish concentration camps, to literature, to photography, to life and legacy.
The second story is about a man on a beach with his best friend’s sister and her young daughter. It’s about reflecting on life.
The third story was very short and followed a man visiting one of his friends and sneaking into a boarded off building.
I received a copy of this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
aradhyatrivedi's review
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
puzzleguzzler's review against another edition
4.0
Meandering but with thoughtful and satisfying endings.
tronella's review against another edition
3.0
I like the writing, and some sections of each story were great to read, but I found the endings of all three stories too abrupt. The whole Emile Littre biography in the title story went on too long for me too.