Hikikomori and the Rental Sister by Jeff Backhaus

Hikikomori and the Rental Sister

Jeff Backhaus

256 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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hikikomori, n. h?kik?'mo?ri; literally pulling inward; refers to those who withdraw from society.Inspired by the real-life Japanese social phenomenon called hikikomori and the professional “rental sisters” hired to help, Hikikomori and the Rental ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.35

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