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192 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679752684
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 October 1994
Description
Set in a remote fishing village in Japan, The Sound of Waves is a timeless story of first love. It tells of Shinji, a young fisherman and Hatsue, the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. Shinji is entranced at the sight of Hats...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,644 reviews
Moods
hopeful 45%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 40%
relaxing 31%
inspiring 24%
adventurous 22%
sad 9%
challenging 3%
tense 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 33% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Misogyny, ClassismModerate
Rape, Sexism, Sexual content192 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679752684
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 October 1994
Description
Set in a remote fishing village in Japan, The Sound of Waves is a timeless story of first love. It tells of Shinji, a young fisherman and Hatsue, the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. Shinji is entranced at the sight of Hats...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,644 reviews
Moods
hopeful 45%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 40%
relaxing 31%
inspiring 24%
adventurous 22%
sad 9%
challenging 3%
tense 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 33% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Misogyny, ClassismModerate
Rape, Sexism, Sexual content