The Waiting Years by Fumiko Enchi

The Waiting Years

Fumiko Enchi with John Bester (Translator)

183 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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In the late nineteenth century, Tomo, the faithful wife of a government official, is sent to Tokyo, where a heartbreaking task is awaiting her. From among hundreds of geishas and daughters offered up for sale by their families she must select a re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews

Moods

sad 72%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
dark 45%
challenging 30%
informative 12%
tense 12%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.9

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