A review by hello_lovely13
All the Lovers in the Night by Mieko Kawakami

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was very atmospheric; it wrapped you up so that you were immersed into the narrative. The loneliness of the main character is palpable through the writing style. I enjoyed my time reading this, but it didn't quite have that spark, and I haven't spent much time thinking about it since I finished reading. It is not quite memorable, apart from the atmosphere, but it is definitely rereadable. The discussions the main character has with both her editor and the man she befriends (as well as others) are relatable and insightful, and I often found myself annotating/underlining passages.
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