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The Premonition

Banana Yoshimoto

3.33 AVERAGE

bookworm_3331's review against another edition

2.25

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

runeizzat's review against another edition

2.75

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I specifically like the idea that some people see too much that they become sad and don’t know why. I find the romance to be disturbing?? Like that’s your brother? Like you call him your brother and say you don’t see him as one? That was an ick for me, but everything else was kind of surface; like it’s trying to be deep and mysterious but personally, it wasn’t.

evelynkw's review against another edition

4.0

emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

sofialang's review against another edition

4.0

3.5/5

Nothing really happens in this but I enjoyed it a lot

buntatamilis's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH

Too spooky for me

heavenlyrealms's review against another edition

3.0

As always, Banana Yoshimoto skillfully conveys emotions through stories, as seen in “The Premonition.” This book provides a perspective from a melancholic narrator, Yayoi, who shares a 'premonition' of not knowing about her past (her childhood) – a time when everything is blurry, and only fragments can be recalled. Uncertainty about the future, creating confusion about true feelings, (especially) in matters of love, and the complex dynamics with her parents.

The narrative carries profound meaning, although I find it challenging to fully grasp. Nevertheless, it is beautifully written. However, there are aspects that doesn’t sit right for me, such as the romantic involvement between Aunt Yukino and her student (grooming), and the romantic feelings between Yayoi and her non-biologically related brother (incesty). Despite the emotional depth, the latter, given their sibling relationship, is something I cannot normalize.