176 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784770015242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha
Publication date: Not specified
Description
By conventional Japanese standards, Koko Mizuno is an abysmal failure as woman, wife, and mother--and she couldn't care less. She has succeeded in remaining true to herself in a stubborn struggle against powerful conformist pressures. Yet her res...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 61%
challenging 42%
dark 19%
tense 19%
informative 9%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Average rating
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176 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784770015242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha
Publication date: Not specified
Description
By conventional Japanese standards, Koko Mizuno is an abysmal failure as woman, wife, and mother--and she couldn't care less. She has succeeded in remaining true to herself in a stubborn struggle against powerful conformist pressures. Yet her res...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 61%
challenging 42%
dark 19%
tense 19%
informative 9%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.