Reviews

Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

varuna's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

whatdanireads_'s review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

2.75

coldbrew707's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

fraunilsson's review against another edition

inspiring mysterious 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

juanlli's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

2.0

ashley_m19's review against another edition

emotional relaxing slow-paced

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

5.0

zalopunk's review against another edition

5.0

Cuando leí El Señor Nakano solo le di 4 estrellas porque el talento demostraba que la autora podía lograr algo más grande. Bueno, esto era.

El libro es tremendo, la narrativa romantica japonesa de lo cotidiano y superfluo es atrapante. Esta autora sabe perfectamente que detalles tomar, que sentimientos mostrar. Lo mejor es que no es una novela de amor comoda, a diferencia de la romantica gringa. Esta novela te incomoda y cuando ya te fuerza a acostumbrarte, te corta el hilo. Revelando la real naturaleza del amor y la vida en general. Una obra maestra de Hiromi Kawakami, nada más que decir.

ziamammamia's review against another edition

4.0

I had made a comment on one of my “progress updates” saying that I hoped Sensei and Tsukiko stayed friends. Even as they formed a romantic relationship, their friendship was at the heart of it all. This book was a touching story of love set in a both normal and whimsical world. Kawakami’s writing is both dry and sweet, and left me chuckling and tearing up.

taltal68's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing 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? No

5.0

memoirsofra's review against another edition

5.0

a very simple love story of a woman in her 30s and her former teacher in high school. i find this novel quite.. relaxing? a very light reading perfect for a gloomy rainy day while sipping on your coffee.

although at first i was like “meh” with the age difference between the two main characters but as the story goes, i feel like age is just a number after all and love towards someone could developed because of something as simple as spending time together a lot in a bar getting drunk.