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186 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571212798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 January 2003
Description
Banana Yoshimoto's novels of young life in Japan have made her an international sensation. Goodbye Tsugumi is an offbeat story of a deep and complicated friendship between two female cousins that ranks among her best work. Maria is the only daught...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,524 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
lighthearted 32%
hopeful 30%
sad 29%
relaxing 28%
inspiring 22%
funny 17%
adventurous 8%
tense 6%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
challenging 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Terminal illness, ConfinementModerate
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Medical contentMinor
Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
186 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571212798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 January 2003
Description
Banana Yoshimoto's novels of young life in Japan have made her an international sensation. Goodbye Tsugumi is an offbeat story of a deep and complicated friendship between two female cousins that ranks among her best work. Maria is the only daught...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,524 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
lighthearted 32%
hopeful 30%
sad 29%
relaxing 28%
inspiring 22%
funny 17%
adventurous 8%
tense 6%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
challenging 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Terminal illness, ConfinementModerate
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Medical contentMinor
Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail