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melodys_library's review
3.0
There’s something insightful and comforting in the seemingly mundane conversations of Tsukiko and Sensei. The tempting descriptions of delectable Japanese cuisine is also always welcome!
americattt's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
“‘That’s how love is,’ she used to say. ‘If the love is true, then treat it the same way you would a plant—fertilize it, protect it from the elements —you must do absolutely everything you can. But if it isn’t true, then it’s best to just let it wither on the vine.’”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Death and Sexism
dembury's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up.
“Strange Weather in Tokyo” is wistful, gently austere, and has a dreamlike quality threaded throughout that makes the whole story feel like you’re reading a fable at times. I really appreciate how Kawakami writes prose that is streamlined and simple yet FAR from boring; it’s really rich in the most minimalist manner. Her writing here gives a particular attention to food & the pleasures of eating, weather & nature as reflection of inner thoughts, and the tiny habits/quirks of individuals that are noticed by those closest to them.
The story as a whole was somewhat plain, but was composed and executed in a way that made me really enjoy the process of reading it!
“Strange Weather in Tokyo” is wistful, gently austere, and has a dreamlike quality threaded throughout that makes the whole story feel like you’re reading a fable at times. I really appreciate how Kawakami writes prose that is streamlined and simple yet FAR from boring; it’s really rich in the most minimalist manner. Her writing here gives a particular attention to food & the pleasures of eating, weather & nature as reflection of inner thoughts, and the tiny habits/quirks of individuals that are noticed by those closest to them.
The story as a whole was somewhat plain, but was composed and executed in a way that made me really enjoy the process of reading it!
dabuhssy's review
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
jess_jingsi's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
aud23's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this a lot because I found the prose to be interesting and beautiful ! I was not the biggest fans of the characters themselves but the writing was interesting enough to keep me engaged. I would like to see what else she has written and how it differs
tiphainejh's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
abi_laura's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75