A review by arieslofi
Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

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

3.25

i thought i was gonna enjoy this more than i actually did, mainly because the ending wasn't what i was expecting or would have enjoyed. i wish it had delved further into tsukiko and sensei's romantic relationship besides just two lonely people forming a bond as i feel like it would have expanded the loneliness aspect of the book a lot more.
the writing was really interesting and gave the book a dreamy feel that i really enjoyed. the characters were also another high point, and i quite liked how human they all felt. i think i would have enjoyed this much more as a movie. 
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