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194 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671898267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 March 1995
Description
"Bananamania" has returned in an enchanting new novel of uncanny subtlety, style, magic and mystery that Frank Ramirez of the South Bend Tribune declares is "every bit as good as Yoshimoto's first book ... perhaps better." A celebrated Japanese...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,304 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
dark 55%
mysterious 44%
sad 39%
challenging 18%
tense 12%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 30% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Death of parentMinor
Abortion, Alcoholism, Pregnancy
194 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671898267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 March 1995
Description
"Bananamania" has returned in an enchanting new novel of uncanny subtlety, style, magic and mystery that Frank Ramirez of the South Bend Tribune declares is "every bit as good as Yoshimoto's first book ... perhaps better." A celebrated Japanese...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,304 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
dark 55%
mysterious 44%
sad 39%
challenging 18%
tense 12%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 30% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Death of parentMinor
Abortion, Alcoholism, Pregnancy