Scan barcode
zeeship's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet and moody, dreamy. Subtle magic realism. Knowing a bit about Japanese culture and language adds depth to the dialogue and characters in the English language version. Beautiful, I want more of this please. Thank you Kawakami.
luvterature's review against another edition
3.0
this was my first kawakami book and i am too stunned by the emotions. it was a book with no plot, but ah, the feelings. i personally felt seen by tsukiko. and sensei. i don't know how to feel about him. he was not really the best man out there but then again, i liked him, so i don't know what that says about me. the hopeless romantic inside me died at the realistic ending though.
alexandrabelze's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
3.0
not really my cup of tea, but the writing was wonderful; i’m excited to read more of kawakami’s work!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Minor: Grief, Death, and Sexual content
emmeline790's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ellebibliotecario's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.0
j_snova's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
bipolarneutron's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
alfredgd's review against another edition
funny
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
3.5
sluggishcal's review against another edition
funny
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
tia_bailey11's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25