How Do You Live? by Genzaburō Yoshino

How Do You Live?

Genzaburō Yoshino with Bruno Navasky (Translator), Brian Nishii (Narrator)

6 hours, 13 minutes first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced
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First published in 1937, Genzaburō Yoshino’s How Do You Live? has long been acknowledged in Japan as a crossover classic for young readers. Academy Award–winning animator Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle) has...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,377 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
inspiring 76%
hopeful 62%
informative 39%
lighthearted 37%
emotional 36%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
challenging 6%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 41%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.98

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