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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
This one snuck up on me.
I attempted it a couple of times, feeling disconnected and disoriented by the abrupt changes in timeline and the periodic snippets of dialogue overheard by passersby. About half way through, though, I found myself genuinely moved by a scene between the narrator and his wife, and the momentum built from there.
The structure of this book (and the unconventional narrator, for that matter) does it a disservice - a more linear narrative would have been less confusing and more emotionally resonant, in my opinion. Ultimately, though, after a few false starts, this turned out to be a touching story about grief, regret, sacrifice, and the ways that human systems can dehumanize the most marginalized members of society. Not bad for such a small book.
I attempted it a couple of times, feeling disconnected and disoriented by the abrupt changes in timeline and the periodic snippets of dialogue overheard by passersby. About half way through, though, I found myself genuinely moved by a scene between the narrator and his wife, and the momentum built from there.
The structure of this book (and the unconventional narrator, for that matter) does it a disservice - a more linear narrative would have been less confusing and more emotionally resonant, in my opinion. Ultimately, though, after a few false starts, this turned out to be a touching story about grief, regret, sacrifice, and the ways that human systems can dehumanize the most marginalized members of society. Not bad for such a small book.
I don't know what it was but I finished reading it. There was something about the way time flowed in this book. Have not gotten my head round it.
To be cultured, I feel like I should rate it higher…but not being from Japan or knowing its history or culture well I feel some things went over my head. But a unique and interesting way to tell a story and see into a different culture!
This book did make me think I’d love to read a book that shares various rituals and beliefs around death and mourning from differing cultures.
This book did make me think I’d love to read a book that shares various rituals and beliefs around death and mourning from differing cultures.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced