The Ten Loves of Mr Nishino by Hiromi Kawakami

The Ten Loves of Mr Nishino

Hiromi Kawakami with Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

208 pages | first published 2003

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Over the course of his life, Mr Nishino falls hopelessly in love again and again. One woman is a colleague, another a chance encounter; one is the girlfriend of a classmate, another the best friend of Nishino’s latest conquest. Some are entranced ...
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Summary of 387 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 41%
sad 26%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 12%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
dark 9%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 36%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 40% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 41% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.37

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