336 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472154750
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corsair
Publication date: 06 March 2018
Description
Clarissa Goenawan’s dark, spellbinding literary debut opens with a murder and shines a spotlight onto life in fictional small-town Japan. Ren Ishida is nearly finished with graduate school when he receives news of his sister Keiko's sudden death. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 980 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
reflective 55%
dark 44%
sad 38%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
challenging 6%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 41% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 38% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, InfidelityModerate
Mental illness, Child abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Miscarriage, Child death, Fatphobia
336 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472154750
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corsair
Publication date: 06 March 2018
Description
Clarissa Goenawan’s dark, spellbinding literary debut opens with a murder and shines a spotlight onto life in fictional small-town Japan. Ren Ishida is nearly finished with graduate school when he receives news of his sister Keiko's sudden death. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 980 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
reflective 55%
dark 44%
sad 38%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
challenging 6%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 41% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 38% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, InfidelityModerate
Mental illness, Child abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Miscarriage, Child death, Fatphobia