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188 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781612190891
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House
Publication date: 24 January 2012
Description
A major literary sensation is back with a quietly stunning tour de force.While The Lake shows off many of the features that have made Banana Yoshimoto famous—a cast of vivid and quirky characters, simple yet nuanced prose, a tight plot with an upb...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,298 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
mysterious 52%
sad 50%
dark 34%
hopeful 33%
tense 13%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Chronic illnessMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Sexual assault
188 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781612190891
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House
Publication date: 24 January 2012
Description
A major literary sensation is back with a quietly stunning tour de force.While The Lake shows off many of the features that have made Banana Yoshimoto famous—a cast of vivid and quirky characters, simple yet nuanced prose, a tight plot with an upb...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,298 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
mysterious 52%
sad 50%
dark 34%
hopeful 33%
tense 13%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Chronic illnessMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Sexual assault