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ashleyitokurtz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heavenlyrealms's review against another edition
4.0
This novel is so mundane, yet I really enjoy reading it. It tells you about trying to understand your own feelings and those of others, waiting for the right person to share your true feelings, past, and life. It also serves as a reminder that everyone has their own battles in life.
booksamongstfriends's review against another edition
3.0
This gripped me in a way I didn’t expect. Silently.
And I chose one of my favorite songs for this post as it fits so perfectly. I’m left wondering will Chihiro erode over time attempting to be who Nakajima needs or will her former self truly dissolve as she goes through grief allowing her to become anew….
MY THOUGHTS:
This story follows Chihiro. A young woman navigating the loss of her mother, her ability to love, her perception of the world, and her next steps in her career. Then waves Nakajima from across his balcony. An odd and lanky young man who has his own past, his own perception, and his own grief.
Under two hundred pages, this book moves swiftly. Without noted chapters, you just flow. As life does. Yoshimoto’s prose does wonders with these characters. Showcasing that love isn’t always the big gestures, the sexy scenes, the bad boy you chase after. Love and success is daily occurrences, it’s showing up, it’s working through grief, it’s working PERIOD, it’s making plans, it’s escaping, and often times it is a slow burn.
For me this book was beautiful, intimate, simple, relatable, and even dark. It wasn’t hot and sexy, but it was personal and honest.
And I chose one of my favorite songs for this post as it fits so perfectly. I’m left wondering will Chihiro erode over time attempting to be who Nakajima needs or will her former self truly dissolve as she goes through grief allowing her to become anew….
MY THOUGHTS:
This story follows Chihiro. A young woman navigating the loss of her mother, her ability to love, her perception of the world, and her next steps in her career. Then waves Nakajima from across his balcony. An odd and lanky young man who has his own past, his own perception, and his own grief.
Under two hundred pages, this book moves swiftly. Without noted chapters, you just flow. As life does. Yoshimoto’s prose does wonders with these characters. Showcasing that love isn’t always the big gestures, the sexy scenes, the bad boy you chase after. Love and success is daily occurrences, it’s showing up, it’s working through grief, it’s working PERIOD, it’s making plans, it’s escaping, and often times it is a slow burn.
For me this book was beautiful, intimate, simple, relatable, and even dark. It wasn’t hot and sexy, but it was personal and honest.
karinlib's review against another edition
4.0
This story reminded me of Murakami's stories, particularly 1Q84. A story of relationships, with a bit of fantasy thrown in.
periparaparasakura's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
aliazmi99's review against another edition
4.0
yoshimoto is a little mystical woman !! some parts of the book were a bit goofy though; thought some interactions were a bunch of bull, but was a nice read anyway
candidk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0