191 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393338416
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 07 June 2010
Description
In this gloriously over-the-top tale, Aoyama, a widower who has lived alone with his son ever since his wife died seven years before, finally decides it is time to remarry. Since Aoyama is a bit rusty when it comes to dating, a filmmaker friend pr...
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
mysterious 46%
challenging 10%
funny 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, BloodModerate
Sexual content, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Cancer, Emotional abuse, Misogyny
191 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393338416
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 07 June 2010
Description
In this gloriously over-the-top tale, Aoyama, a widower who has lived alone with his son ever since his wife died seven years before, finally decides it is time to remarry. Since Aoyama is a bit rusty when it comes to dating, a filmmaker friend pr...
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
mysterious 46%
challenging 10%
funny 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, BloodModerate
Sexual content, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Cancer, Emotional abuse, Misogyny