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248 pages • first pub 1908 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781929280100
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Center for Japanese Studies/University of Michigan
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of Soseki's most beloved works of fiction, the novel depicts the 23-year-old Sanshiro leaving the sleepy countryside for the first time in his life to experience the constantly moving 'real world' of Tokyo, its women and university. In the sub...
Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 41%
emotional 29%
relaxing 25%
funny 23%
inspiring 18%
sad 16%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
adventurous 9%
challenging 5%
mysterious 5%
dark 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 30% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
GoreMinor
Child death, Domestic abuse, Medical content
248 pages • first pub 1908 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781929280100
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Center for Japanese Studies/University of Michigan
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of Soseki's most beloved works of fiction, the novel depicts the 23-year-old Sanshiro leaving the sleepy countryside for the first time in his life to experience the constantly moving 'real world' of Tokyo, its women and university. In the sub...
Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 41%
emotional 29%
relaxing 25%
funny 23%
inspiring 18%
sad 16%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
adventurous 9%
challenging 5%
mysterious 5%
dark 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 30% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
GoreMinor
Child death, Domestic abuse, Medical content