Reviews

Lizard by Banana Yoshimoto

halee926's review against another edition

3.0

I really enjoyed these short stories. There was one that I did skip but the other stories made up for it

cjblandford's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I liked this collection of stories, but didn't love it. The first story, Newlywed, was really interesting though, and elevates this collection for me. These stories do capture a feeling of the early '90s, the ennui, the changes in society that were happening unseen to many of us, and of course, the struggle to find identity, purpose, and hope are universal. I was intrigued enough by this collection that I will read more of Yoshimoto-san's works.

hater_reads's review against another edition

4.0

Hay algo en los relatos de Banana Yoshimoto que me atrapan y me hacen adentrarme de una manera tan profunda en la historia que me resulta difícil dejar de leer. La autora retrata con tanta cotidianidad la soledad, la esperanza, el amor y las conexiones humanas. Cada relato está escrito de una manera única y preciosa, cada personaje en esta obra se encuentra perdido o a punto de alcanzar aquello que "le falta", sin embargo, no se trata de cumplir un sueño o de alcanzar lo imposible, se dan cuenta de que aquel elemento está en su propio mundo, en sí o en quienes aman. Este es el segundo libro de relatos/cuentos, que leo de Banana Yoshimoto y solo me queda decir que he llegado a conectar con sus historias de una manera tan bella y personal que se ha convertido en una de mis autoras favoritas.

petersa's review against another edition

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

blackcatcuddles's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

nekomeith's review against another edition

3.0

3.5
Lizard was probably my favorite of the short stories, then Blood and Water. Very interesting but none went quite deep enough for me

geisttull's review against another edition

3.0

one of my favorite authors, not one of her best books. read it in april and neglected to record it. I will keep reading her.

annietate's review against another edition

4.0

Lizard is a very beautiful collection of stories. Each of which centers around romantic love in different forms. Banana Yoshimoto writes from a place compassion and empathy - not seeming to judge the particulars of each relationship. Loved this book! Also love and would recommend her other book, Kitchen.

lgriffin44's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

meruoss's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

An almost perfect collection