Lizard by Banana Yoshimoto

180 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction short stories dark hopeful sad medium-paced
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I shall refer to her as Lizard here, but not because of the small lizard tattoo that I discovered on her inner thigh.  The woman has round, black eyes that gaze at you with utter detachment, like the eyes of a reptile. Every bend and curve of her ...

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Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 60%
hopeful 44%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 23%
dark 20%
sad 20%
lighthearted 14%
adventurous 6%
funny 4%
challenging 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 39%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 34% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%

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