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530 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679761648
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 26 September 1995
Description
Junichirō Tanizaki's magisterial evocation of a proud Osaka family in decline during the years immediately before World War II is arguably the greatest Japanese novel of the twentieth century and a classic of international literature. Tsuruko, the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,036 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
relaxing 30%
sad 28%
informative 21%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
funny 7%
hopeful 6%
dark 5%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child death, WarModerate
Death, Pregnancy, Animal crueltyMinor
Vomit, Alcohol, Death of parent530 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679761648
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 26 September 1995
Description
Junichirō Tanizaki's magisterial evocation of a proud Osaka family in decline during the years immediately before World War II is arguably the greatest Japanese novel of the twentieth century and a classic of international literature. Tsuruko, the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,036 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
relaxing 30%
sad 28%
informative 21%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
funny 7%
hopeful 6%
dark 5%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child death, WarModerate
Death, Pregnancy, Animal crueltyMinor
Vomit, Alcohol, Death of parent