Lizard by Banana Yoshimoto

Lizard

Banana Yoshimoto with Ann Sherif (Translator)

180 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction short stories dark hopeful sad medium-paced
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Lizard by Banana Yoshimoto is a poignant and thought-provoking read that will resonate deeply with introspective and culturally curious readers seeking to explore the complexities of self-discovery, spirituality, and the human experience through a unique blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese perspectives.

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In each of these six stories Banana Yoshimoto continues to develop her enchantingly original blend of the traditional Japanese with the latest in popular culture. Yoshimoto masterfully explores themes of time, healing and fate, and how her urban, ...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 1,295 reviews

Moods

reflective: 89%

emotional: 59%

hopeful: 47%

mysterious: 26%

inspiring: 25%

relaxing: 23%

dark: 19%

sad: 19%

lighthearted: 15%

adventurous: 8%

challenging: 4%

funny: 4%

tense: 1%


Pace

36% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
69% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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