Kanguru Defteri by Kōbō Abe

Kanguru Defteri

Kōbō Abe with Aydın Özbek (Translator)

198 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism dark medium-paced
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In the last novel written before his death in 1993, one of Japan's most distinguished novelists proffered a surreal vision of Japanese society that manages to be simultaneously fearful and jarringly funny. The narrator of Kangaroo Notebook wakes o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
funny 16%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.2

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