The Fox and Dr. Shimamura by Christine Wunnicke, Philip Boehm

The Fox and Dr. Shimamura

Christine Wunnicke, Philip Boehm with Philip Boehm (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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The Fox and Dr. Shimamura toothsomely encompasses Japan and Europe, memory and actuality, fox-possession myths and psychiatric mythmaking. The novel begins near the story’s end, in Dr. Shimamura’s retirement. A feverish invalid, he’s watched over ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | N/A: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.04

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