Reviews

Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

jacbom17's review against another edition

4.5

I really loved this. It was simple and relatable. I liked the contemplation piece and the ending was fulfilling. The little adventures style makes it seem like the narrator is your friend catching up with you. I liked how it wasn't intense but it was deep. Yay translated books!

lina_aglaja's review against another edition

relaxing slow-paced

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

4.5

jaydonreadsabook's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

3.0

jameshakespeare's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-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

4.75

claudiusnuss's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

theycallmenana's review

hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

1.75

claudalano's review against another edition

3.0

this was in no way an exciting read but more of a comfortable one. overall it did achieve this somber and quiet feel as the characters were in their stages of loneliness upon first reconnecting and as their friendship deepens they develop from being alone together to eventually falling in love. i liked how loneliness was depicted as we grow older and in being more reflective and accepting of changes with more grace, we gain wisdom.

i know they’re both consenting adults (with one already a senior citizen) but their student-teacher dynamic just irks me the wrong way and i couldn’t get past it despite the genuine connection they have… but that’s just me.

lnava31's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.75

hyacinthhh's review against another edition

emotional relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

seiger's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

3.25