In Search of a Distant Voice by Michael Emmerich, Taichi Yamada

In Search of a Distant Voice

Michael Emmerich, Taichi Yamada

183 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction magical realism dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

Kazama Tsuneo is an immigration officer in Tokyo, struggling to live a 'normal' life after an event that happened eight years previously. His problems worsen following the emergence of a strange voice - a woman who is trying to contact him. Tsuneo...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
reflective 62%
dark 50%
sad 37%
emotional 25%
challenging 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 12%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

2.89

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...