194 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671898267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 March 1995
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,010 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Death of parentMinor
Abortion, Alcoholism194 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671898267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 March 1995
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,010 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Death of parentMinor
Abortion, Alcoholism