323 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616958558
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: 01 March 2018
Description
Clarissa Goenawan’s dark, spellbinding literary debut opens with a murder and shines a spotlight onto life in fictional small-town Japan. Ren Ishida is nearly finished with graduate school when he receives news of his sister Keiko's sudden death. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 871 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
emotional 55%
sad 42%
dark 41%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 43% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, InfidelityModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Child death, Miscarriage, Fatphobia
323 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616958558
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: 01 March 2018
Description
Clarissa Goenawan’s dark, spellbinding literary debut opens with a murder and shines a spotlight onto life in fictional small-town Japan. Ren Ishida is nearly finished with graduate school when he receives news of his sister Keiko's sudden death. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 871 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
emotional 55%
sad 42%
dark 41%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 43% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, InfidelityModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Child death, Miscarriage, Fatphobia