144 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811231565
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Winner of the inaugural Novel Prize, an elegant and subtle exploration of the mysteries of our relationships to others A mother and daughter travel from abroad to meet in Tokyo: they walk along the canals through the autumn evenings, escape the ty...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,075 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
relaxing 31%
mysterious 14%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Grief
144 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811231565
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Winner of the inaugural Novel Prize, an elegant and subtle exploration of the mysteries of our relationships to others A mother and daughter travel from abroad to meet in Tokyo: they walk along the canals through the autumn evenings, escape the ty...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,075 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
relaxing 31%
mysterious 14%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Grief