Where Europe Begins by Yōko Tawada

Where Europe Begins

Yōko Tawada with Susan Bernofsky (Translator), Yumi Selden (Translator), Wim Wenders (Contributor)

208 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous funny reflective medium-paced
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A gorgeous collection of fantastic and dreamlike tales by one of the world’s most innovative contemporary writersWhere Europe Begins presents a collection of startling new stories by Japanese writer Yoko Tawada. Moving through landscapes of fairy ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
reflective 69%
challenging 23%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
dark 15%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 69%
fast 15%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.74

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