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144 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913547417
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallic Books
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Description
The temples and teahouses of Kyoto are the scene of a Frenchwoman’s emotional awakening in the stunning fifth novel by international bestseller Muriel Barbery.Rose has turned 40, but has barely begun to live. When the Japanese father she never kne...
Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 45%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 9%
challenging 7%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
dark 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Grief, Abandonment, AlcoholMinor
Suicide144 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913547417
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallic Books
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Description
The temples and teahouses of Kyoto are the scene of a Frenchwoman’s emotional awakening in the stunning fifth novel by international bestseller Muriel Barbery.Rose has turned 40, but has barely begun to live. When the Japanese father she never kne...
Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 45%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 9%
challenging 7%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
dark 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Grief, Abandonment, AlcoholMinor
Suicide