N.P by Banana Yoshimoto

N.P

Banana Yoshimoto with Ann Sherif (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced

Description

In N.P., Banana Yoshimoto’s enchanting novel of uncanny subtlety, style, magic, and mystery, a celebrated Japanese writer has committed suicide, leaving behind a collection of stories written in English. But the book, itself titled N.P., may never...

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Community Reviews Summary of 897 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
emotional 54%
dark 53%
mysterious 45%
sad 38%
challenging 14%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 8%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 26%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 36% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 32% | Yes: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.49

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