Some Prefer Nettles by Yrjö Kivimies, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, Edward G. Seidensticker

202 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The marriage of Kaname and Misako is disintegrating: whilst seeking passion and fulfilment in the arms of others, they contemplate the humiliation of divorce. Misako's father believes their relationship has been damaged by the influence of a new a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 431 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 28%
sad 25%
challenging 17%
dark 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 34%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 24% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 30% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.4

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