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288 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616209773
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Description
Anime master Hayao Miyazaki's favorite childhood book, in English for the first time. First published in 1937, Genzaburō Yoshino's How Do You Live? has long been acknowledged in Japan as a crossover classic for young readers. Academy Award-winning...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,367 reviews
Moods
inspiring 76%
hopeful 62%
informative 39%
lighthearted 37%
emotional 36%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
challenging 6%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, ClassismModerate
Death of parent, Grief, WarMinor
Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death
288 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616209773
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Description
Anime master Hayao Miyazaki's favorite childhood book, in English for the first time. First published in 1937, Genzaburō Yoshino's How Do You Live? has long been acknowledged in Japan as a crossover classic for young readers. Academy Award-winning...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,367 reviews
Moods
inspiring 76%
hopeful 62%
informative 39%
lighthearted 37%
emotional 36%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
challenging 6%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, ClassismModerate
Death of parent, Grief, WarMinor
Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death