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243 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784770030009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha
Publication date: 28 July 2004
Description
The River Ki, short and swift and broad like most Japanese rivers, flows into the sea not far south of Osaka. On its journey seaward, it passes through countryside that has long been at the heart of the Japanese tradition. And it flows too past th...
Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews
Moods
reflective 84%
informative 36%
sad 31%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
dark 5%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Sexism, MisogynyMinor
Child abuse
243 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784770030009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha
Publication date: 28 July 2004
Description
The River Ki, short and swift and broad like most Japanese rivers, flows into the sea not far south of Osaka. On its journey seaward, it passes through countryside that has long been at the heart of the Japanese tradition. And it flows too past th...
Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews
Moods
reflective 84%
informative 36%
sad 31%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
dark 5%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Sexism, MisogynyMinor
Child abuse