The Key by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

The Key

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with Zihni Küçümen (Translator)

fiction classics dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

160 pages | first published 1956

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'This year I intend to begin writing freely about a topic which, in the past, I have hesitated to mention even here. I have always avoided commenting on my sexual relations with Ikuko, for fear that she might surreptitiously read my diary and be o...
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Summary of 257 reviews

Moods

dark 56%
reflective 56%
mysterious 31%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 38%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.42

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