Through the Arc of the Rain Forest by Karen Tei Yamashita

Through the Arc of the Rain Forest

Karen Tei Yamashita

212 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous reflective fast-paced

Description

This freewheeling black comedy features a bizarre cast of characters, including a Japanese man with a ball floating six inches in front of his head, an American CEO with three arms, and a Brazilian peasant who discovers the art of healing by tickl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
adventurous 64%
reflective 50%
challenging 28%
mysterious 28%
emotional 21%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
dark 14%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 25%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 38% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.85

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