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152 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143105190
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 January 2008
Description
A stunning new English translation--the first in more than forty years--of a major novel by the father of modern Japanese fiction Natsume Soseki's Kusamakura--meaning "grass pillow"--follows its nameless young artist-narrator on a meandering walki...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
relaxing 46%
inspiring 32%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 21%
challenging 17%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
funny 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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152 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143105190
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 29 January 2008
Description
A stunning new English translation--the first in more than forty years--of a major novel by the father of modern Japanese fiction Natsume Soseki's Kusamakura--meaning "grass pillow"--follows its nameless young artist-narrator on a meandering walki...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
relaxing 46%
inspiring 32%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 21%
challenging 17%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
funny 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.