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191 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571173709
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 23 July 2001
Description
N.P. is the title of a last collection of short stories by a celebrated Japanese writer. Written in English while he was living in Boston, the book may never see print in his native Japan: each time a new translator takes up the task, death gets i...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,305 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
191 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571173709
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 23 July 2001
Description
N.P. is the title of a last collection of short stories by a celebrated Japanese writer. Written in English while he was living in Boston, the book may never see print in his native Japan: each time a new translator takes up the task, death gets i...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,305 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