The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida by Clarissa Goenawan

The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida

Clarissa Goenawan

278 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ magical realism emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

A bewitching novel set in contemporary Japan about the mysterious suicide of a young woman.Miwako Sumida is dead.Now those closest to her try to piece together the fragments of her life. Ryusei, who always loved Miwako, follows her trail to a remo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 895 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
mysterious 69%
sad 61%
reflective 57%
dark 49%
challenging 16%
hopeful 10%
tense 8%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 21%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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