Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto

Kitchen

Banana Yoshimoto with Wolfgang E. Schlecht (Translator)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced

208 pages | first published 1988

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Als Mikage ihre Großmutter verliert, ist sie vollkommen allein in der großen Wohnung. Nur in der Küche, wo sie das Brummen des Kühlschranks in den Schlaf wiegt, kommt sie zur Ruhe. Aus ihrer Einsamkeit holt sie Yuichi. Er schlägt ihr vor, zu ihm u...
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Summary of 8140 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 76%
sad 68%
hopeful 47%
inspiring 22%
dark 13%
relaxing 11%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
challenging 7%
funny 6%
tense 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.94

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