The Goddess Chronicle by Natsuo Kirino

The Goddess Chronicle

Natsuo Kirino with Rebecca Copeland (Translator)

320 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

A fantastical retelling of the Japanese myth of Izanami and Izanagi from the internationally bestselling author of OutOn an island in the shape of a teardrop live two sisters. One is admired far and wide, the other lives in her shadow. One is the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
emotional 50%
mysterious 48%
reflective 46%
adventurous 43%
sad 41%
challenging 10%
inspiring 6%
informative 5%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 34%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.66

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