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192 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241333143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After botching a suicide attempt, salaryman Hanio Yamada decides to put his life up for sale in the classifieds section of a Tokyo newspaper. But what begins as mere nihilism takes a turn for the unexpected as interested parties come calling with ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,223 reviews
Moods
funny 52%
mysterious 44%
reflective 39%
adventurous 35%
tense 22%
emotional 10%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 32% | Plot: 24%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Misogyny, Blood, MurderMinor
Drug use, Xenophobia, Ableism192 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241333143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After botching a suicide attempt, salaryman Hanio Yamada decides to put his life up for sale in the classifieds section of a Tokyo newspaper. But what begins as mere nihilism takes a turn for the unexpected as interested parties come calling with ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,223 reviews
Moods
funny 52%
mysterious 44%
reflective 39%
adventurous 35%
tense 22%
emotional 10%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 32% | Plot: 24%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Misogyny, Blood, MurderMinor
Drug use, Xenophobia, Ableism