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00sofija000's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
3.75
poorrniimma's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
No one writes about death and grief like Yoshimoto does. Indeed her books are not for everyone, they make you uncomfortable and question the characters but after reading the 3rd book by her, a few things have been clear and I understand the characters. Some times they hit too close to home and it’s scary but it compels me to continue reading. Still trying to gather mu thoughts about the book and the characters. Hopefully I’ll add some more details.
mysteriousb's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
An amazing collection of short stories stringed together by the theme of trauma and sleep.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Addiction
lgriffin44's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-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? Yes
4.0
mikimeiko's review against another edition
3.0
Bello per carità, come trovo sempre belli i libri di Banana Yoshimoto, eppure ogni volta che ne finisco uno, esco boccheggiando. E per fortuna che sono librini piccoli, altrimenti non so nemmeno se riuscirei a leggerli. è il motivo per cui suppongo non potrei mai farmi una full immersion dei suoi libri... Eppure mi piace tanto!
poppyedition's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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? Yes
5.0
bookwormbrain's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful collection of three stories with magical realism elements where characters cope with personal tragedies.
gensrra_'s review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed reading this book. The stories made me feel so nostalgic and kind of dreamy. I think Banana Yoshimoto manages to transmit blue and bright emotions so well.
katisfullybooked's review against another edition
4.0
Wow! These stories read like a dream. It felt like there was no clear beginning or end, just dreamy stories that the reader could float through.