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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love Japanese literature, especially where nothing really happens but this book drug on and on about nothing. It had its moments but was not very engaging or interesting.
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
I liked this book. It was a really easy and light read. It didn’t have much of a plot but it had a cute but subtle love story and a very comforting look at relationships. Reminds me of “Never Let Me Go” as it was almost like a “lazy river” for reading. Very good writing.
Absolutely beautiful slice of life novel. The story is so simple in it's presentation, a Japanese thrift store and the interactions that happen within it. The writing is beautiful and each character is so vivid and lifelike each leaving their own distinct impression. I especially was compelled by the romantic subplot, I've never read anything quiet like it before. It managed to be both realistic and special. It took me a few days to work through this one and I was sad to finally have to finish it. I will be reading this one again. 5 stars.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one was just a bit too weird for me. Halting chapters and sentences. People too awkward to function. I liked the last 2 chapters best, where the main characters become a bit less awkward in society, which I thought was telling.
I'm sure someone could love this book and its awkwardness and shyness and strange situations, but for me I felt it overshot the target a bit.
I'm sure someone could love this book and its awkwardness and shyness and strange situations, but for me I felt it overshot the target a bit.
as a fan of slice of life.... i enjoyed relaxing with this charming and funny little book. as the kids say just vibing. all the characters crack me up with their little quips and quirks. you know what i mean? lol