Reviews

Mogera Wogura by Hiromi Kawakami

emilychau's review

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

octopus_farmer's review

reflective medium-paced

4.0

A short story about the day in the life of the narrator, whose identity is key to enjoying the story. I liked the reflections throughout, and the small, little details of the story, like blowing dust from rubber tree leaves. I read the translation by Michael Emmerich on The Paris Review.