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144 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787702806
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Europa Editions
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Description
A dream-like, emotionally charged tale by a bold new voice in Japanese fictionNatsuko’s husband Taichi was forced to stop working eight years ago by the sudden onset of a brain disease. Ever since then, they have been living on her part-time wages...
Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
emotional 46%
sad 46%
challenging 38%
tense 15%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | N/A: 15% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 36% | N/A: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuseModerate
Ableism, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts144 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787702806
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Europa Editions
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Description
A dream-like, emotionally charged tale by a bold new voice in Japanese fictionNatsuko’s husband Taichi was forced to stop working eight years ago by the sudden onset of a brain disease. Ever since then, they have been living on her part-time wages...
Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
emotional 46%
sad 46%
challenging 38%
tense 15%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | N/A: 15% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 36% | N/A: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuseModerate
Ableism, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts