The River Ki by Sawako Ariyoshi

The River Ki

Sawako Ariyoshi with Mildred Tahara (Translator)

243 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

 The River Ki, short and swift and broad like most Japanese rivers, flows into the sea not far south of Osaka. On its journey seaward, it passes through countryside that has long been at the heart of the Japanese tradition. And it flows too past t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 78%
informative 35%
inspiring 28%
sad 21%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 14%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.96

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