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180 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781788160919
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Publication date: 11 September 2017
Description
When Gilbert Silvester, a journeyman lecturer on beard fashions in film, awakes one day from a dream that his wife has cheated on him, he flees - immediately, irrationally, inexplicably - for Japan.In Tokyo he discovers the travel writings of the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews
Moods
dark 32%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 14%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Mental illness, Racism, Toxic relationshipMinor
Infidelity
180 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781788160919
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Publication date: 11 September 2017
Description
When Gilbert Silvester, a journeyman lecturer on beard fashions in film, awakes one day from a dream that his wife has cheated on him, he flees - immediately, irrationally, inexplicably - for Japan.In Tokyo he discovers the travel writings of the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews
Moods
dark 32%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 14%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Mental illness, Racism, Toxic relationshipMinor
Infidelity