Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

Strange Weather in Tokyo

Hiromi Kawakami

224 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective relaxing sad slow-paced
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A tale of modern Japan and old-fashioned romance. 'Enchanting, moving and funny in equal measure, this compelling love story is expertly crafted against a backdrop of modern Japanese culture' Stylist Tsukiko is in her late 30s and living alone whe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,548 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 53%
lighthearted 38%
relaxing 33%
sad 26%
hopeful 19%
funny 16%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 39%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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