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149 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802142627
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 01 October 2006
Description
In cherished novels such as Kitchen and Goodbye Tsugumi, Banana Yoshimoto's warm, witty, and heartfelt depictions of the lives of young Japanese have earned her international acclaim and best-seller status. Her insightful, spare vision returns in ...
Community Reviews Summary of 901 reviews
Moods
reflective 82%
sad 62%
hopeful 42%
mysterious 29%
dark 25%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%
funny 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Grief, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Terminal illness, Suicide
149 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802142627
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 01 October 2006
Description
In cherished novels such as Kitchen and Goodbye Tsugumi, Banana Yoshimoto's warm, witty, and heartfelt depictions of the lives of young Japanese have earned her international acclaim and best-seller status. Her insightful, spare vision returns in ...
Community Reviews Summary of 901 reviews
Moods
reflective 82%
sad 62%
hopeful 42%
mysterious 29%
dark 25%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%
funny 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Terminal illness, Suicide