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200 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099530275
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 10 December 2009
Description
After the early death of her philandering husband, Etsuko moves into her father-in-law's house, where she numbly submits to the old man's advances. But soon she finds herself in love with the young servant Saburo. Tormented by his indifference, ye...
Community Reviews Summary of 596 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
emotional 47%
tense 47%
sad 23%
challenging 22%
mysterious 21%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Self harm, Toxic relationship, ViolenceMinor
Adult/minor relationship200 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099530275
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 10 December 2009
Description
After the early death of her philandering husband, Etsuko moves into her father-in-law's house, where she numbly submits to the old man's advances. But soon she finds herself in love with the young servant Saburo. Tormented by his indifference, ye...
Community Reviews Summary of 596 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
emotional 47%
tense 47%
sad 23%
challenging 22%
mysterious 21%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Self harm, Toxic relationship, ViolenceMinor
Adult/minor relationship