Reviews

Scattered All Over the Earth by Yōko Tawada

amirahazhar's review

2.0

This book had an eye-catching premise but its execution really fell flat for me. I also wasn't a fan of the different narrators in every chapter.

veronica0mcdougall's review

adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

5.0

frankie7toes's review

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.5

Sttange, quirky little story. I quite liked it, though it is slow and not particularly action packed. The format and story structure took a little getting used to.  I enjoyed the exploration of language and relationship, and look forward to rereading it. I think it is one that will be even better the next time around. 

erika102's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

shelfpossessed's review

In love with the premise, less fond of the execution.

priya_24's review

adventurous funny hopeful reflective

3.75

frizzbee's review

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

sofiaolen's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

thuskia's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative reflective

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

5.0

avispa's review against another edition

challenging hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

3.5