192 pages • first pub 1928 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780099485612
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A seductive psychological thriller about obsession, jealousy and deceit, and a Japanese classic Sonoko Kakiuchi is a cultured Osaka lady in an uninspiring marriage. When she decides to take an art class in town she meets the extraordinary Mitsuko,...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
tense 51%
mysterious 48%
emotional 35%
sad 25%
reflective 22%
challenging 19%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, InfidelityModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Miscarriage, Pregnancy
192 pages • first pub 1928 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780099485612
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A seductive psychological thriller about obsession, jealousy and deceit, and a Japanese classic Sonoko Kakiuchi is a cultured Osaka lady in an uninspiring marriage. When she decides to take an art class in town she meets the extraordinary Mitsuko,...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
tense 51%
mysterious 48%
emotional 35%
sad 25%
reflective 22%
challenging 19%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, InfidelityModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Miscarriage, Pregnancy