Sändebudet by Yōko Tawada

Sändebudet

Yōko Tawada with Vibeke Emond (Translator)

208 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary science fiction reflective slow-paced
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I en närliggande framtid, i efterdyningarna av en stor katastrof, har Japan isolerat sig från omvärlden. Barnen är så svaga att de knappt kan gå, medan de äldre tycks odödliga. Här lever pojken Mumei med sin gammelmorfar Yoshiro. Mumei är sjuklig ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,462 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
sad 41%
mysterious 36%
dark 35%
emotional 32%
challenging 27%
funny 10%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 7%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 30%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.43

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