Reviews

Moshi Moshi by Banana Yoshimoto

bookguyinva2022's review against another edition

3.0

I should have realized I would be confused by this book. Japanese authors seem to have that effect on me. I feel a little betrayed by the synopsis, expecting a host story and getting a coming of age one instead. The lack of chapters was unique, although I missed them. This was my first exposure to Banana, like all things I can't pass judgement on a single experience, so at some point I will revisit her. But with a completely different mindset.

enjaromirjagr's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

aellereads's review against another edition

3.0

3.75✩

m_h_dahl's review against another edition

3.0

This is a sad and thought-provoking book. We follow the mindset of a woman in her 30s who has recently lost her father and is going through a process in the aftermath of that.

The setting is dark and moody - I do not recommend this book to people who are in the middle of a depression.

selenasmodernlife's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

agostinazuppi's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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? N/A

5.0

urlphantomhive's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad slow-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

3.75

its_charia's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

3.0

nickystrickland's review against another edition

3.0

Not a plot driven novel in a traditional Western three-act structure sense, this story tells of how a young woman comes to terms and processed the grief surrounding the unexpected timing and manner of her father's death. I found this an interesting read. Sometimes it is hard to know how much is lost via the translation process and this was one I wondered at times. However, having a vague knowledge of Tokyo and the areas made it more fluent in seeing how the story worked.

jn16's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.25