N.P. by Banana Yoshimoto

N.P.

Banana Yoshimoto with Ann Sherif (Translator)

191 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced

Description

N.P. is the title of a last collection of short stories by a celebrated Japanese writer. Written in English while he was living in Boston, the book may never see print in his native Japan: each time a new translator takes up the task, death gets i...

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Moods

reflective 63%
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

medium 50%
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

3.49

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