How Do You Live? by Genzaburō Yoshino

How Do You Live?

Genzaburō Yoshino with Bruno Navasky (Translator), Neil Gaiman (Contributor)

280 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced
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Publishing in English for the very first time, Japan's beloved coming-of-age classic on what really matters in life The streets of Tokyo swarm below fifteen year-old Copper as he gazes out into the city of his childhood. Struck by the thought of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,363 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
inspiring 76%
hopeful 62%
informative 39%
lighthearted 37%
emotional 36%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
challenging 6%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 41%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.98

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