Something Strange Across the River by Kafū Nagai

Something Strange Across the River

Kafū Nagai with Glenn Anderson (Translator)

146 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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First published in 1937, is a book both modern and nostalgic. It shows a changing city, its slums, backstreets, temples and shrines, a city filled with erudite establishments and brothels. It shows a man trying to justify his life, and a glimpse i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.28

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