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kitpotter's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed several aspects of this book, including the descriptive writing and exploration of Japanese daily life, culture, and history. However, I struggled with the constantly shifting stream of consciousness and frequently felt lost. The ending stunned and moved me, and I am still reflecting on Kazu's decision.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Abandonment
melchncookies's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Abandonment
Minor: Death
lambclown's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
THE READER FOR THE AUDIOBOOK WAS ASSSSSSS AND DIDNT KNOW HOW TO PRONOUNCE ANY JAPANESE WORDS
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Animal death and Abandonment
travisppe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Very sad and mournful. Didn’t really land with me. I thought the concept was intriguing but the storyline didn’t connect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Abandonment, and Classism
jennieb27's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and War
cjcrawfish's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Suicide, Grief, and Abandonment
toffishay'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? It's complicated
4.5
So sad and included some needed commentary on social and political treatment of the homeless populations. So much of our lives just happen and then they are over. Times moves past and through us
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Abandonment
Minor: Death