Heaven: a Novel by Meiko Kawakami

Heaven: a Novel

Meiko Kawakami

167 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

A bold foray into new literary territory, Kawakami’s novel is told in the voice of a 14-year-old student subjected to relentless torment for having a lazy eye. Instead of resisting, the boy chooses to suffer in complete resignation. The only perso...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
emotional 81%
sad 72%
tense 45%
challenging 36%
reflective 27%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.88

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