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160 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0870113658
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'The Lake, ' translated by Reiko Tsukimura, is the story of a man's obsession with an adolescent girl and his secret pursuit of her innocence -- will come as a major surprise to those who associate Kawabata with things delicate and understated.
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
challenging 50%
sad 50%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Sexual harassmentModerate
Sexual content160 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0870113658
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'The Lake, ' translated by Reiko Tsukimura, is the story of a man's obsession with an adolescent girl and his secret pursuit of her innocence -- will come as a major surprise to those who associate Kawabata with things delicate and understated.
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
challenging 50%
sad 50%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Sexual harassmentModerate
Sexual content