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kukazashi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Grief, Death, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Alcohol, Murder, and Physical abuse
squidknees's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Murder, Suicide, Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Violence, Child death, Grief, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and War
savvylit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the first book I have ever read that not only has a homeless narrator, Kazu, but also heavily features a community of folks who live in temporary dwellings. Yu Miri has created an unflinching and empathetic glimpse into the margins of modern Japanese society.
Lastly, Kazu's descriptions of the scenery and historical anecdotes grant readers a clear image of the physical setting. Thus, Ueno Park essentially becomes as real of a character as Kazu himself.
I can't stop thinking about this powerful book. I hope you'll read it, too.
Graphic: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Classism, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Violence
Minor: War and Hate crime
jakobvongunten's review
4.0
Moderate: Suicide and Hate crime
sirisolh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
2,5 would be more accurate.
Graphic: Child death and Death
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Dementia, Hate crime, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
nuka_lola's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Death, Suicide, and Hate crime
Minor: Violence