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4 hours, 56 minutes • first pub 2010 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1645960145
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Publication date: 31 May 2019
Description
The long-awaited translation of the novel behind the cult classic Japanese movie. In this gloriously over-the-top tale, Aoyama, a widower who has lived alone with his son ever since his wife died seven years before, finally decides it is time to r...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,964 reviews
Moods
tense 71%
mysterious 51%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
emotional 7%
reflective 5%
funny 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse
4 hours, 56 minutes • first pub 2010 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1645960145
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Publication date: 31 May 2019
Description
The long-awaited translation of the novel behind the cult classic Japanese movie. In this gloriously over-the-top tale, Aoyama, a widower who has lived alone with his son ever since his wife died seven years before, finally decides it is time to r...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,964 reviews
Moods
tense 71%
mysterious 51%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
emotional 7%
reflective 5%
funny 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse