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144 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811231565
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 15 February 2022
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 2,208 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
relaxing 31%
mysterious 12%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 7%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 38% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Death of parent, StalkingMinor
Alcohol, Abandonment, Pregnancy
144 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811231565
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 15 February 2022
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 2,208 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
relaxing 31%
mysterious 12%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 7%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 38% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Death of parent, StalkingMinor
Alcohol, Abandonment, Pregnancy