Weasels in the Attic by Hiroko Oyamada

Weasels in the Attic

Hiroko Oyamada with David Boyd (Translator)

96 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark mysterious sad medium-paced
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In three interconnected scenes, Hiroko Oyamada revisits the same set of characters at different junctures in their lives. In the back room of a pet store full of rare and exotic fish, old friends discuss dried shrimp and a strange new relationship...

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Community Reviews Summary of 871 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
mysterious 51%
emotional 24%
dark 20%
tense 18%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 8%
challenging 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 39%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 32% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.36

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