Ms Ice Sandwich by Mieko Kawakami

Ms Ice Sandwich

Mieko Kawakami with Louise Heal Kawai (Translator)

97 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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A witty, moving story of adolescent love and loss from the acclaimed, prize-winning author of Breasts and EggsA young boy returns obsessively to a supermarket sandwich counter, entranced by the beauty of the woman who works there. Her aloof demean...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,208 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 63%
reflective 62%
emotional 44%
hopeful 30%
funny 24%
relaxing 21%
sad 15%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 39%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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