Through the Arc of the Rain Forest by Karen Tei Yamashita

Through the Arc of the Rain Forest

Karen Tei Yamashita

212 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

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This freewheeling black comedy features a bizarre cast of characters, including a Japanese man with a ball floating six inches in front of his head, an American CEO with three arms, and a Brazilian peasant who discovers the art of healing by tickl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

funny 69%
adventurous 52%
reflective 52%
challenging 39%
mysterious 34%
dark 21%
emotional 21%
hopeful 17%
tense 17%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
sad 8%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 36%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.87

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