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192 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811232289
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Description
The apparently unremarkable Natsumi lives in a modern Tokyo apartment with her husband and two sons: she does the laundry, goes to the supermarket, visits friends, and gossips with neighbors. Tracing her conversations and interactions with her fam...
Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews
Moods
challenging 31%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
sad 13%
tense 13%
dark 9%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Animal cruelty
192 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811232289
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Description
The apparently unremarkable Natsumi lives in a modern Tokyo apartment with her husband and two sons: she does the laundry, goes to the supermarket, visits friends, and gossips with neighbors. Tracing her conversations and interactions with her fam...
Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews
Moods
challenging 31%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
sad 13%
tense 13%
dark 9%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty