N.P. by Banana Yoshimoto

N.P.

Banana Yoshimoto with Ann Sherif (Translator)

194 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced

Description

"Bananamania" has returned in an enchanting new novel of uncanny subtlety, style, magic and mystery that Frank Ramirez of the South Bend Tribune declares is "every bit as good as Yoshimoto's first book ... perhaps better." A celebrated Japanese...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,010 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 58%
dark 52%
mysterious 41%
sad 41%
challenging 17%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 32% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.49

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