A Riot of Goldfish by Kanoko Okamoto

A Riot of Goldfish

Kanoko Okamoto with J. Keith Vincent (Translator), David Mitchell (Contributor)

113 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction short stories lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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In early 20th-century Japan, the son of lower-class goldfish sellers falls in love with the beautiful daughter of his rich patron. After he is sent away to study the science of goldfish breeding, with strict orders to return and make his patron's ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
sad 35%
inspiring 23%
relaxing 23%
challenging 17%
emotional 17%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 31%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.48

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