Botchan by Natsume Sōseki

Botchan

Natsume Sōseki

200 pages missing pub info (editions)

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As the most widely-read piece of modern Japanese literature, Botchan captures a society caught between modernist impulses and traditional culture, the divide between urban and rural life, and the tension sincerity and pretension. It is the story o...

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Moods

lighthearted 71%
funny 69%
reflective 31%
adventurous 29%
relaxing 14%
emotional 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 33%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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