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172 pages • first pub 1906 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784770030481
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha
Publication date: 16 March 2007
Description
Like The Catcher in the Rye or The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Botchan, a hilarious tale about a young man's rebellion against "the system" in a country school, is a classic of its kind. Among Japanese readers both young and old it has enjoyed...
Community Reviews Summary of 957 reviews
Moods
funny 69%
reflective 31%
adventurous 29%
relaxing 14%
emotional 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
172 pages • first pub 1906 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784770030481
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha
Publication date: 16 March 2007
Description
Like The Catcher in the Rye or The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Botchan, a hilarious tale about a young man's rebellion against "the system" in a country school, is a classic of its kind. Among Japanese readers both young and old it has enjoyed...
Community Reviews Summary of 957 reviews
Moods
funny 69%
reflective 31%
adventurous 29%
relaxing 14%
emotional 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating