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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
slow-paced
emotional
mysterious
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
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
It's amazing how yoshimoto can keep me entranced and absorbed in a novel so short. In terms of yoshimoto's writing her brevity is never a hinderence to the depth of character created.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
this book was a perfect late night read, with atmospheric diction, grounded characters, and an intriguing story. i am kind of obsessed with yoshimoto's writing style and will be checking out her other works for sure.
HOWEVER. many points off for the problematic and entirely unnecessary romances.if you have to say "it's not Technically incest," then maybe you shouldn't write it in a positive way! also, the teacher-student relationship? eugh. ignoring that, this is a really lovely story.
a pained 3⭐️
HOWEVER. many points off for the problematic and entirely unnecessary romances.
a pained 3⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
reflective
slow-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
Beautifully written but felt like Looking For Alaska X Every Murakami book ever. I love Banana Yoshimoto but this one was not it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest, Pedophilia
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a frustrating read. The concept was intriguing, and I liked the beginning, but the romance was completely unnecessary and uncomfortable. I did, however, really like the fluid, meandering writing style which makes me think I ought to try another of the author’s books in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest