The Master of Go by Yasunari Kawabata

The Master of Go

Yasunari Kawabata with Edward G. Seidensticker (Translator)

208 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction literary relaxing slow-paced
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Go is a game of strategy in which two players attempt to surround each other's black or white stones. Simple in its fundamentals, infinitely complex in its execution, Go is an essential expression of the Japanese spirit. And in his fictional chron...

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Community Reviews Summary of 347 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
informative 42%
relaxing 36%
sad 36%
emotional 26%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
challenging 10%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 68%
fast 15%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.75

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