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424 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804544600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Zephyr
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Description
A dazzling debut. Magic-realism blends with Japanese myth and legend in an original story about grief, memory, time and an earthquake that shook a nation. There's a catfish under the islands of Japan and when it rolls the land rises and falls. Sor...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
reflective 61%
adventurous 49%
sad 45%
hopeful 38%
challenging 19%
inspiring 16%
tense 10%
dark 8%
lighthearted 7%
funny 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 43% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Mental illnessModerate
Alcoholism, Sexism, XenophobiaMinor
Sexual content, Death, Racism424 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804544600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Zephyr
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Description
A dazzling debut. Magic-realism blends with Japanese myth and legend in an original story about grief, memory, time and an earthquake that shook a nation. There's a catfish under the islands of Japan and when it rolls the land rises and falls. Sor...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
reflective 61%
adventurous 49%
sad 45%
hopeful 38%
challenging 19%
inspiring 16%
tense 10%
dark 8%
lighthearted 7%
funny 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 43% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Mental illnessModerate
Alcoholism, Sexism, XenophobiaMinor
Sexual content, Death, Racism