Moshi Moshi by Banana Yoshimoto

Moshi Moshi

Banana Yoshimoto with Asa Yoneda (Translator)

206 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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“A beautiful translation . . . Yoshimoto deploys a magically Japanese light touch to emotionally and existentially tough subject matter: domestic disarray, loneliness, identity issues, lovesickness . . . [a] nimble narrative.” ―ELLEIn Moshi Moshi,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 948 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 83%
sad 52%
hopeful 48%
dark 19%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 12%
lighthearted 8%
funny 6%
challenging 4%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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