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249 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781939130129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vertical
Publication date: 26 November 2013
Description
Yumiko moonlights as a call girl because her day job doesn't pay enough to feed her pet Croc. Haru an aspiring writer who has nothing to say, sleeps with a woman his mother's age not just for the money but to work on his powers of observation. So ...
Community Reviews Summary of 238 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
emotional 35%
reflective 35%
lighthearted 32%
sad 25%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
challenging 10%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Cursing, DeathModerate
Animal death, Car accident, Animal crueltyMinor
Suicide, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
249 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781939130129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vertical
Publication date: 26 November 2013
Description
Yumiko moonlights as a call girl because her day job doesn't pay enough to feed her pet Croc. Haru an aspiring writer who has nothing to say, sleeps with a woman his mother's age not just for the money but to work on his powers of observation. So ...
Community Reviews Summary of 238 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
emotional 35%
reflective 35%
lighthearted 32%
sad 25%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
challenging 10%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Cursing, DeathModerate
Animal death, Car accident, Animal crueltyMinor
Suicide, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail