N.P. by Banana Yoshimoto

N.P.

Banana Yoshimoto with Ann Sherif (Translator)

194 pages • first pub 1990 (view editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced
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Readers who appreciate introspective narratives that explore complex emotional landscapes through lyrical prose and haunting, interconnected tales of love and loss will find N.P. compelling.

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"Bananamania" has returned in an enchanting new novel of uncanny subtlety, style, magic and mystery that Frank Ramirez of the South Bend Tribune declares is "every bit as good as Yoshimoto's first book ... perhaps better." A celebrated Japanese...

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Community Reviews

3.5
based on 1,811 reviews

Moods

reflective: 65%

dark: 58%

emotional: 54%

mysterious: 46%

sad: 38%

challenging: 19%

tense: 15%

hopeful: 9%

relaxing: 7%

adventurous: 4%

funny: 4%

inspiring: 3%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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