Reviews

Moshi Moshi by Banana Yoshimoto

karinlib's review against another edition

4.0

I am not sure why, but Yoshimoto always reminds me of Murakami, maybe it's the descriptions of Tokyo and food that are so pervasive in the authors' books. Although, I don't think this book is as good as [b:Kitchen|50144|Kitchen|Banana Yoshimoto|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327904393s/50144.jpg|1543818], I thoroughly enjoyed it.

joajoaa's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

nimuezor's review against another edition

3.5

While I can appreciate the way Yoshimoto describes every detail of the world around her characters this book is a specific sub-genre of daddy issues I couldn’t relate to 

cloudcastle's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

3.0

rennish's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

4.0

nursays's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.5

atamiinblue's review against another edition

emotional reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

mcrespo's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

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

4.25

even though i absolutely hate that

yamazaki and yoshie had sex at the end of this book (yamazaki is yoshie’s dead father’s best friend and watched yoshie grow up)

this book still felt inspiring, and like a really great read for any twenty something that still struggles with the concept of what maturity is and what it means. this book is also wonderful for those struggling with the process of change and grieving. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide

mixuchi's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Grief

Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, and Infidelity

Minor: Incest

ruins's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

4.25