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224 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432849153
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Hitomi takes a job on the cash register of a neighbourhood thrift store, she finds herself drawn into a very idiosyncratic community. There is Mr Nakano, an enigmatic ladies' man with several ex-wives; Masayo, Mr Nakano's sister, an artist wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,011 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
relaxing 40%
funny 29%
emotional 26%
hopeful 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, AlcoholModerate
InfidelityMinor
Bullying, Death, Sexism
224 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432849153
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Hitomi takes a job on the cash register of a neighbourhood thrift store, she finds herself drawn into a very idiosyncratic community. There is Mr Nakano, an enigmatic ladies' man with several ex-wives; Masayo, Mr Nakano's sister, an artist wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,011 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
relaxing 40%
funny 29%
emotional 26%
hopeful 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, AlcoholModerate
InfidelityMinor
Bullying, Death, Sexism