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155 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782278535
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication date: 05 September 2023
Description
A fast-paced, darkly ironic novella from one of Japan’s contemporary luminaries—and the husband of Mieko Kawakami—making his English language debutA teenager gripped by obsession seeks to free endangered birds in this darkly funny study of solitud...
Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
mysterious 39%
reflective 32%
sad 32%
challenging 21%
emotional 21%
adventurous 14%
funny 10%
informative 10%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Stalking, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Murder, Suicide, Animal crueltyMinor
Adult/minor relationship
155 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782278535
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication date: 05 September 2023
Description
A fast-paced, darkly ironic novella from one of Japan’s contemporary luminaries—and the husband of Mieko Kawakami—making his English language debutA teenager gripped by obsession seeks to free endangered birds in this darkly funny study of solitud...
Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
mysterious 39%
reflective 32%
sad 32%
challenging 21%
emotional 21%
adventurous 14%
funny 10%
informative 10%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Stalking, Sexism, Child deathModerate
Murder, Suicide, Animal crueltyMinor
Adult/minor relationship