How Do You Live? by Genzaburō Yoshino

How Do You Live?

Genzaburō Yoshino with Bruno Navasky (Translator), Neil Gaiman (Contributor)

208 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced
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The first English translation of the classic Japanese novel that has sold over 2 million copies—a childhood favorite of anime master Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle), with an introduction by Neil Gaiman. Fir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,394 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
inspiring 76%
hopeful 62%
informative 39%
lighthearted 37%
emotional 36%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
challenging 6%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 41%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.98

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