Sendebudet by Yōko Tawada

Sendebudet

Yōko Tawada with Tara Ishizuka Hassel (Translator)

150 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary science fiction reflective slow-paced
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I et fremtidig Japan, som etter en stor miljøkatastrofe har isolert seg fra resten av verden, har de eldre sluttet å dø mens barna blir født med merkelige kroppslyter. På øya er dyrene utryddet og jorda og luften fordervet, statsapparatet er blitt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,462 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
sad 41%
mysterious 36%
dark 35%
emotional 32%
challenging 27%
funny 10%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 7%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 30%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.43

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