Reviews

Tsugumi by Banana Yoshimoto

erickaxiv's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

annavdv's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-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

3.75

saomie's review against another edition

inspiring reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Hard to know how well this has been translated. I did enjoy it but not sure how I feel about the ending. 

nattjs's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-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

4.0

georgia_reads24's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

swiffer392's review against another edition

4.0

I really like the way she writes! So calming

_natalie_'s review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

4.25

tardoautunno's review against another edition

2.0

Nonostante l'incredibile dolcezza della Yoshimoto nel descrivere attimi di vita quotidiana senza trascurarne il realismo, non mi ha entusiasmata.

jaimeeee99's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

lisa89's review against another edition

5.0

Il colpo di fulmine con questa autrice risale ai tempi delle superiori. Questo libro ha riacceso quella fiamma dimenticata. Tsugumi racconta di un'estate, o meglio, di un'ultima estate prima che tutto cambi. Si riesce a percepire l'amore per le proprie origini, per i luoghi in cui si è cresciuti. Domina l'amicizia e la voglia di vivere.
Una Yoshimoto estremamente semplice e pulita, forse più leggera e spensierata del solito. Perfetto come primo approccio al suo stile.