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unicornmistyy's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
4.5
A quietly devastating collection of short stories that really resonated with me. With grief as a central theme, it is hardly uplifting. Rather, Yoshimoto left me feeling seen — less alone in the dark. Especially the start of the second story — "Love Songs" affected me, though I holistically prerred both the first and third stories.
mihu_'s review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
3.75
last story ‘asleep’ was excellent
xini's review against another edition
3.0
7/10
Three histories about three different people. Each one lets you feel identified with the main characters. The stories are interesting even though they don't really tell you a lot.
Three histories about three different people. Each one lets you feel identified with the main characters. The stories are interesting even though they don't really tell you a lot.
miikka's review against another edition
4.0
Again stories where a loved one has passed away. The details of the stories didn’t really stick, but I liked them anyway.
rainbowfishy's review against another edition
4.5
only Yoshimoto could write a short story collection that charms me!! loved
nagi_mahori's review against another edition
tres historias cortas, simplemente geniales. Especialmente la segunda me encanto, la nostalia que caractriza a Banana se ve en cada una de ellas.
zzmnzr's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
esperias's review against another edition
3.0
Libro carino ma non entusiasmante. La prima storia è stata la mia preferita, intrigante e coinvolgente ma purtroppo troppo corta.
Le altre sono state trattate troppo velocemente
Le altre sono state trattate troppo velocemente
benrogerswpg's review against another edition
2.0
This was not a very good book.
Reminded me of Haruki Murakami, BUT not half as interesting.
I recall similar thoughts about Banana's other book(s) that I have read.
2.1/5
Reminded me of Haruki Murakami, BUT not half as interesting.
I recall similar thoughts about Banana's other book(s) that I have read.
2.1/5