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192 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781429952507
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 01 August 2003
Description
Yoko Ogawa's The Housekeeper and the Professor is an enchanting story about what it means to live in the present, and about the curious equations that can create a family. He is a brilliant math Professor with a peculiar problem—ever since a traum...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,526 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 38%
lighthearted 30%
relaxing 28%
sad 28%
informative 20%
funny 7%
challenging 3%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Chronic illnessModerate
Car accident, Blood, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Death, Death of parent192 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781429952507
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 01 August 2003
Description
Yoko Ogawa's The Housekeeper and the Professor is an enchanting story about what it means to live in the present, and about the curious equations that can create a family. He is a brilliant math Professor with a peculiar problem—ever since a traum...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,526 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 38%
lighthearted 30%
relaxing 28%
sad 28%
informative 20%
funny 7%
challenging 3%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Chronic illnessModerate
Car accident, Blood, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Death, Death of parent