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183 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099289982
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 01 March 1999
Description
Set in a remote fishing village in Japan, The Sound of Waves is a timeless story of first love. It tells of Shinji, a young fisherman and Hatsue, the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. Shinji is entranced at the sight of Hats...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,620 reviews
Moods
hopeful 45%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 41%
relaxing 31%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 21%
sad 9%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
tense 3%
informative 2%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Classism, MisogynyModerate
Rape, Sexual content, Sexism183 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099289982
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 01 March 1999
Description
Set in a remote fishing village in Japan, The Sound of Waves is a timeless story of first love. It tells of Shinji, a young fisherman and Hatsue, the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. Shinji is entranced at the sight of Hats...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,620 reviews
Moods
hopeful 45%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 41%
relaxing 31%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 21%
sad 9%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
tense 3%
informative 2%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Classism, MisogynyModerate
Rape, Sexual content, Sexism