The Nakano Thrift Shop by Hiromi Kawakami

The Nakano Thrift Shop

Hiromi Kawakami with Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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From the author of Strange Weather in Tokyo comes this funny, heartwarming story about love, life, and human relationships that features a delightfully offbeat cast of characters.Objects for sale at the Nakano Thrift Shop appear as commonplace as ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,010 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
reflective 56%
relaxing 40%
funny 29%
emotional 26%
hopeful 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 38%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.33

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