A Cat, A Man, And Two Women by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

A Cat, A Man, And Two Women

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

128 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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“Considering all I’ve sacrificed, is it too much to ask for one little cat in return?”Shinako has been ousted from her marriage by her husband Shozo and his younger lover Fukuko. She’s lost everything: her home, status, and respectability. Yet the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 58%
reflective 53%
emotional 36%
funny 35%
relaxing 21%
sad 16%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
challenging 2%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 29%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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