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188 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
A major literary sensation is back with a quietly stunning tour de force.While The Lake shows off many of the features that have made Banana Yoshimoto famous—a cast of vivid and quirky characters, simple yet nuanced prose, a tight plot with an upb...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,263 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
mysterious 52%
sad 50%
dark 34%
hopeful 34%
tense 12%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Kidnapping, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Chronic illnessMinor
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts188 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A major literary sensation is back with a quietly stunning tour de force.While The Lake shows off many of the features that have made Banana Yoshimoto famous—a cast of vivid and quirky characters, simple yet nuanced prose, a tight plot with an upb...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,263 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
mysterious 52%
sad 50%
dark 34%
hopeful 34%
tense 12%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Chronic illnessMinor
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts