People From My Neighbourhood by Hiromi Kawakami

People From My Neighbourhood

Hiromi Kawakami with Ted Goossen (Translator)

159 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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A bossy child who lives under a white cloth near a tree; a schoolgirl who keeps doll's brains in a desk drawer; an old man with two shadows, one docile and one rebellious; a diplomat no one has ever seen who goes fishing at an artificial lake no o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,836 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 67%
funny 60%
mysterious 55%
adventurous 23%
reflective 21%
relaxing 21%
dark 12%
emotional 6%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.58

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