Parade: A Folktale by Hiromi Kawakami

Parade: A Folktale

Hiromi Kawakami with Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

96 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction literary reflective medium-paced
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On a summer afternoon, Tsukiko and her former high school teacher have prepared and eaten somen noodles together.  "Tell me a story from long ago," Sensei says.  "I wasn't alive long ago," Tsukiko says, "but should I tell you a story from when I w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 639 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
lighthearted 54%
relaxing 40%
mysterious 37%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 5%
sad 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 24%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.79

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