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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Would not have had any interest in this novel were it not for the film adaptation coming out later this summer, and now that I've read the book I'm somewhat wary about the movie's casting choices. Having said that, this book didn't move like a bullet train for me, but I am glad nevertheless to have finished it. I do expect that the film will likely put this on the screen as a bang-bang action flick, but Kōtarō Isaka's novel actually deals with some very significant, poignant aspects of humanity.
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I think this is probably my favorite novel I've read this year. I'm really excited to see the movie despite obvious issues with a very Japanese setting/characters being heavily changed for a western audience. Either way, the novel was phenomenal, the world building was interesting and the entire book felt tense throughout with characters connecting and interacting and a few unexpected twists.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The book started off soooo slow. Like achingly slow, not to mention that the story has so many important characters to keep track of. I powered through it and halfway into the book I started to really become invested in these characters. OFC I do have to mention that the book is very different to the movie- there's a few changes that I don't necessarily understand the reason for but- I digress.
I really hated the Prince in this book. I just couldn't find anything redeemable about him- not that there's supposed to be. But every time we spun back around to his chapters I was sooo annoyed- and his chapters seemed to be a lot longer than other chapters. I did like that the POV's change so often- so we see a rounded idea of what's going on. I loved Lemon and Tangerine (of course). There are some parts of the book that are confusing- like I'm still ??? about Morning Glory and the schoolteacher on the train. This is definitely a book that would be soooo good for a book club because I can see some good discussions happening. Overall, I enjoyed. 4/5
I really hated the Prince in this book. I just couldn't find anything redeemable about him- not that there's supposed to be. But every time we spun back around to his chapters I was sooo annoyed- and his chapters seemed to be a lot longer than other chapters. I did like that the POV's change so often- so we see a rounded idea of what's going on. I loved Lemon and Tangerine (of course). There are some parts of the book that are confusing- like I'm still ??? about Morning Glory and the schoolteacher on the train. This is definitely a book that would be soooo good for a book club because I can see some good discussions happening. Overall, I enjoyed. 4/5