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256 pages • first pub 2005 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 01 June 2017
Description
This "gentle, humorous novel" follows a young Japanese woman as she yearns for the love of a reluctant coworker (The Wall Street Journal).The objects for sale at the Nakano Thrift Shop appear as commonplace as the staff and customers who handle th...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,010 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
relaxing 40%
funny 29%
emotional 26%
hopeful 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexual content, AlcoholModerate
InfidelityMinor
Bullying, Death, Sexism256 pages • first pub 2005 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 01 June 2017
Description
This "gentle, humorous novel" follows a young Japanese woman as she yearns for the love of a reluctant coworker (The Wall Street Journal).The objects for sale at the Nakano Thrift Shop appear as commonplace as the staff and customers who handle th...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,010 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
relaxing 40%
funny 29%
emotional 26%
hopeful 20%
sad 6%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, AlcoholModerate
InfidelityMinor
Bullying, Death, Sexism