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256 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375724749
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 April 2001
Description
A hilarious story of one man’s obsession and a brilliant reckoning of a nation’s cultural confusion – from a master Japanese novelist.When twenty-eight-year-old Joji first lays eyes upon the teenage waitress Naomi, he is instantly smitten by her e...
Community Reviews Summary of 688 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
funny 36%
emotional 32%
tense 32%
sad 23%
challenging 21%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 9%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 29% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Physical abuse, Alcohol, MisogynyMinor
Death of parent, Classism
256 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375724749
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 April 2001
Description
A hilarious story of one man’s obsession and a brilliant reckoning of a nation’s cultural confusion – from a master Japanese novelist.When twenty-eight-year-old Joji first lays eyes upon the teenage waitress Naomi, he is instantly smitten by her e...
Community Reviews Summary of 688 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
funny 36%
emotional 32%
tense 32%
sad 23%
challenging 21%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 9%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 29% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Physical abuse, Alcohol, MisogynyMinor
Death of parent, Classism