The Key by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

The Key

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with Zihni Küçümen (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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'This year I intend to begin writing freely about a topic which, in the past, I have hesitated to mention even here. I have always avoided commenting on my sexual relations with Ikuko, for fear that she might surreptitiously read my diary and be o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
reflective 52%
mysterious 47%
tense 32%
challenging 20%
emotional 14%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 36%
medium 33%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.46

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