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188 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781935554691
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House
Publication date: 03 May 2011
Description
A major literary sensation is back with a quietly stunning tour de force about the redemptive power of love.While The Lake shows off many of the features that have made Banana Yoshimoto famous—a cast of vivid and quirky characters, simple yet nuan...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,298 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
mysterious 52%
sad 50%
dark 34%
hopeful 33%
tense 13%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Chronic illnessMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Sexual assault
188 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781935554691
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House
Publication date: 03 May 2011
Description
A major literary sensation is back with a quietly stunning tour de force about the redemptive power of love.While The Lake shows off many of the features that have made Banana Yoshimoto famous—a cast of vivid and quirky characters, simple yet nuan...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,298 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
mysterious 52%
sad 50%
dark 34%
hopeful 33%
tense 13%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Chronic illnessMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Sexual assault