Asleep by Banana Yoshimoto

4 hours, 48 minutes first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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The New York Daily News has called Asleep "enchanting, surreal...Yoshimoto brings readers to another powerful, atmospheric place." Demonstrating again the artful simplicity and depth of her vision, Banana Yoshimoto reestablishes her place as a wri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,682 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 70%
sad 53%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 27%
relaxing 18%
dark 17%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 4%
tense 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 37%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.8

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