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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish by Seiko Tanabe

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charbunble's review

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hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

mskaedepleaseforgiveme's review

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5.0

So glad I was exposed to Tanabe’s writing. I wanted to read the story of Josee before I read the manga. The Josee story was actually weakest story in the collection. The story was good, but it lacked a lot of the character depth and emotions present in the other stories but after reading the manga adaptation I found the short story was more sincere and to the point than the manga, which was based on the screenplay, I am assuming since the screenplay writer was credited. Which of course means they turned it into a teen drama with all the J-Drama cliches you know and love.

mcby's review

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emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

mercurygrynglash's review

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3.0

Easily, “Josee, the Tiger and the Fish” was the best story in this collection. It made me feel deeply and I became a tad empty when I had finished it. There were two other short stories in the collection that were enjoyable. The rest were alright at best. I had the idea that this whole book was just “Josee, the Tiger and the Fish” but it wasn’t… though the short stories were entertaining to read.

bluecherryblossom's review

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reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

"Hmm… Guess I am getting old, Kozue thought. I’m twenty-eight now.
That made her ponder things more seriously. But whenever she tried to get serious, her mind ended up high in the clouds, gently floating skyward like a balloon whose string had been cut."

namaca's review

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4.0

I think you should really see the cultural difference. And time setting this book came out.

Some stories feel great others a bit abrupt.

These are short stories. And center about woman dealing with their family, husbands and single life.

Josee is the best one