Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata

Snow Country

Yasunari Kawabata with Edward G. Seidensticker (Translator)

175 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance reflective sad slow-paced
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Description

The power of love and illusion shape the lives of a young geisha and a rich Tokyo dilettante

Community Reviews Summary of 3,315 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
sad 56%
emotional 40%
mysterious 20%
challenging 17%
dark 13%
relaxing 11%
tense 6%
lighthearted 4%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 24%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.43

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