Udsendingen by Yōko Tawada

Udsendingen

Yōko Tawada with Mette Holm (Translator)

172 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary science fiction reflective slow-paced

Description

Efter en katastrofe har Japan kappet alle forbindelser til omverdenen. Den hundredårige Yoshiro tager sig omsorgsfuldt af sit oldebarn Mumie. Børnene fødes syge og kraftesløse. Deres liv hænger i en tynd tråd, alligevel er de muntre og vise. De ga...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,987 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
sad 41%
mysterious 38%
dark 36%
emotional 31%
challenging 27%
funny 10%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 7%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 27%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.45

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