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576 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780749397104
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Junichirō Tanizaki's magisterial evocation of a proud Osaka family in decline during the years immediately before World War II is arguably the greatest Japanese novel of the twentieth century and a classic of international literature. Tsuruko, the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,055 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
relaxing 30%
sad 30%
informative 23%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
funny 9%
hopeful 8%
dark 5%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Miscarriage, Child death, DeathModerate
Alcohol, Animal cruelty, WarMinor
Vomit, Pregnancy, Excrement576 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780749397104
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Junichirō Tanizaki's magisterial evocation of a proud Osaka family in decline during the years immediately before World War II is arguably the greatest Japanese novel of the twentieth century and a classic of international literature. Tsuruko, the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,055 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
relaxing 30%
sad 30%
informative 23%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
funny 9%
hopeful 8%
dark 5%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child death, DeathModerate
Alcohol, Animal cruelty, WarMinor
Vomit, Pregnancy, Excrement