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ipseite's review
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
thewordsdevourer's review
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
yoshimoto once again proves that she's the it writer for me, w/ how she so masterfully encapsulates in goodbye tsugumi nostalgia, longing, the bittersweetness of parting, as well as the small moments and details that define and impact one's life.
though some notable things do occur, the novel is mostly comprised of everyday moments from an idyll summer, thus while it is relaxing to read at the time, it can make the book forgettable plot-wise, however i think yoshimoto strives to achieve a certain tone and feeling more than focus on plot. and while i do get where tsugumi's coming from, she still irks me w/ her abusive ways; like it doesnt hurt to be a nicer person??
the climax, meanwhile, is tense yet cliche, non-stereotypical yet baity at the same time, and i have mixed feelings w/ it along w/ the new english title that invites misunderstanding. from my non-japanese-speaking POV, however, the book does come across as seamlessly translated.
though some notable things do occur, the novel is mostly comprised of everyday moments from an idyll summer, thus while it is relaxing to read at the time, it can make the book forgettable plot-wise, however i think yoshimoto strives to achieve a certain tone and feeling more than focus on plot. and while i do get where tsugumi's coming from, she still irks me w/ her abusive ways; like it doesnt hurt to be a nicer person??
the climax, meanwhile, is tense yet cliche, non-stereotypical yet baity at the same time, and i have mixed feelings w/ it along w/ the new english title that invites misunderstanding. from my non-japanese-speaking POV, however, the book does come across as seamlessly translated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Gaslighting, Murder, Kidnapping, Medical content, and Animal death
fayey's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
karinaflr's review against another edition
2.0
No me gusto mucho. Y fue peor cuando, en el posfacio, la autora dice que el personaje de Tsugumi está basado en ella.
De todos modos, me gusto mucho la ambientación.
De todos modos, me gusto mucho la ambientación.
sudoku_god's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chantellereads's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
jenniebrevik's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mjreads93's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
louisenb's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0