A review by noodlesbooks22
Lizard by Banana Yoshimoto

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Perfectly short stories all about youth encounting hope, and the feeling of growing up. I particularly liked Lizard and Strange Tale Down By The River. Fantastic stories about encountering a new life and the challenge and hope that it brings.