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128 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782279808
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Description
A surprising and moving novella about a misunderstood neurodivergent girl from one of Japan’s most acclaimed young writers, the author of The Woman in the Purple Skirt.A sensitive and tender depiction of belonging and neurodivergence, perfect for ...
Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
reflective 56%
dark 42%
challenging 26%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 34% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Grief, AbleismModerate
Miscarriage, Child death, Mental illnessMinor
Pregnancy, Violence, Animal cruelty128 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782279808
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Description
A surprising and moving novella about a misunderstood neurodivergent girl from one of Japan’s most acclaimed young writers, the author of The Woman in the Purple Skirt.A sensitive and tender depiction of belonging and neurodivergence, perfect for ...
Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
reflective 56%
dark 42%
challenging 26%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 34% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Grief, AbleismModerate
Miscarriage, Child death, Mental illnessMinor
Pregnancy, Violence, Animal cruelty