Byobu by Ida Vitale

Byobu

Ida Vitale with Sean Manning (Translator)

85 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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Description

Byobu's every interaction trembles with possibility and faint menace. A crack in the walls of his house, marring it forever, means he must burn it down. A stoplight asks what the value of obedience is, what hopefulness it contains, and what insens...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
challenging 50%
mysterious 25%
funny 16%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 35%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | N/A: 27% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 27% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.46

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