Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

Strange Weather in Tokyo

Hiromi Kawakami with Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

179 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

Description

Tsukiko, thirty-eight, works in an office and lives alone. One night, she happens to meet one of her former high school teachers, "Sensei," in a local bar. Tsukiko had only ever called him "Sensei" ("Teacher"). He is thirty years her senior, retir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,204 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 51%
lighthearted 39%
relaxing 35%
sad 24%
funny 19%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 43%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.63

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