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304 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307762719
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 September 1987
Description
Toru, a serious young college student in Tokyo, is devoted to Naoko, a beautiful and introspective young woman, but their mutual passion is marked by the tragic death of their best friend years before. As Naoko retreats further into her own world,...
Community Reviews Summary of 53,087 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 71%
dark 52%
challenging 17%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Suicide, Sexual content, Mental illness304 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307762719
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 September 1987
Description
Toru, a serious young college student in Tokyo, is devoted to Naoko, a beautiful and introspective young woman, but their mutual passion is marked by the tragic death of their best friend years before. As Naoko retreats further into her own world,...
Community Reviews Summary of 53,087 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 71%
dark 52%
challenging 17%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Sexual content, Mental illness