Watersong by Clarissa Goenawan

Watersong

Clarissa Goenawan

9 hours, 2 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary

Description

A mesmerizing novel by the author of Rainbirds and The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida about a young man trying to escape his past in Japan.When Shouji Arai crosses one of his company's most powerful clients, he must leave Akakawa immediately or ri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 68%
reflective 45%
emotional 34%
sad 31%
tense 25%
challenging 22%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 35%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 29% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.77

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