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crystalndolis's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I found the structure of the book really interesting. The switching between current ghost-status musings by Kazu with his past memories of being alive and the suffering he experienced made for an interesting narrative. Overall it was a sad life for him, and made the inequities in Japan a main part of his story, too. I wish more characters/motives were more fleshed out, but maybe that was the point. Just trying to survive for him made him not have a lot of personality or goals for life, which is a point in itself.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Child death and Suicide
deannawalton's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
shxndrareads's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
A good read but not recommended for those looking for a plot driven book. Book is focused on the main character. I would say it was a good enough read to not DNF but will probably not pick it up anytime soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
brettie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
maighanmarie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
flamesocks's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Suicide
Moderate: Alcohol and Classism
eyredactyl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, and Death of parent
mjfogarty72's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
audreylee's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
A book set in a subway station and narrated by a ghost should have atmosphere, yes? But no. No atmosphere, no character depth or growth, and no plot. This was a struggle.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
ambert's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
You never did have any luck did you?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Suicide
Minor: Death of parent