Botchan by Natsume Sōseki

Botchan

Natsume Sōseki with J. Cohn (Translator)

143 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics adventurous reflective medium-paced
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One of Japan's most treasured novels--new to Penguin Classics A hilarious tale about a young man's rebellion against the system in a country school, Natsume Soseki's Botchan has enjoyed a timeless popularity in Japan. The setting is Japan's deep s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 950 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 71%
funny 68%
reflective 32%
adventurous 30%
relaxing 14%
emotional 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 32%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 30% | 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

3.55

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