Amrita by Banana Yoshimoto

Amrita

Banana Yoshimoto with Russell F. Wasden (Translator)

366 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

After losing her beautiful younger sister, a celebrated actress, to suicide, Sakumi falls down a flight of stairs and loses her memory to a head injury. Struggling to remember whom she loves and what she lost, she embarks on a unique emotional jou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 66%
mysterious 48%
sad 31%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 21%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
funny 8%
adventurous 6%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 28%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.55

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