The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida by Clarissa Goenawan

The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida

Clarissa Goenawan

288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ magical realism emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A bewitching novel set in contemporary Japan about the mysterious suicide of a young woman.Miwako Sumida is dead.Now those closest to her try to piece together the fragments of her life. Ryusei, who has always loved her, follows Miwako’s trail to ...

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Moods

emotional 79%
mysterious 69%
sad 62%
reflective 58%
dark 50%
challenging 15%
hopeful 10%
tense 8%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 19%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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