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224 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679760221
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 24 June 1995
Description
Quicksand is a silkily nuanced novel of erotic gamesmanship and obsession. Sonoko Kakiuchi, an Osaka lady of a good family, married to a dully respected lawyer, tells a story of temptation and betrayal. Sonoko is infatuated with the beautiful art ...
Community Reviews Summary of 345 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
mysterious 45%
emotional 35%
sad 27%
reflective 23%
challenging 17%
funny 15%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Toxic relationship, Suicide attemptModerate
Death, Toxic friendship, Domestic abuseMinor
Miscarriage, Pregnancy
224 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679760221
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 24 June 1995
Description
Quicksand is a silkily nuanced novel of erotic gamesmanship and obsession. Sonoko Kakiuchi, an Osaka lady of a good family, married to a dully respected lawyer, tells a story of temptation and betrayal. Sonoko is infatuated with the beautiful art ...
Community Reviews Summary of 345 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
mysterious 45%
emotional 35%
sad 27%
reflective 23%
challenging 17%
funny 15%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Toxic relationship, Suicide attemptModerate
Death, Toxic friendship, Domestic abuseMinor
Miscarriage, Pregnancy