Mina's Matchbox by Yōko Ogawa

Mina's Matchbox

Yōko Ogawa with Stephen Snyder (Translator)

240 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction reflective slow-paced
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After the death of her father, twelve-year-old Tomoko is sent by her mother to live for a year with her aunt and uncle. It is a year which will change her life.The 1970s are bringing changes to Japan and her uncle's big colonial mansion hides many...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 84%
emotional 46%
relaxing 38%
hopeful 30%
reflective 30%
funny 23%
adventurous 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.91

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