The Nakano Thrift Shop by Hiromi Kawakami

The Nakano Thrift Shop

Hiromi Kawakami with Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

From the author of Strange Weather in Tokyo comes this funny, heartwarming story about love, life, and human relationships that features a delightfully offbeat cast of characters. Objects for sale at the Nakano Thrift Shop appear as commonplace as...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,246 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 76%
reflective 54%
relaxing 37%
funny 32%
emotional 24%
hopeful 21%
sad 6%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.35

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