Lizard by Banana Yoshimoto

Lizard

Banana Yoshimoto with Ann Sherif (Translator)

180 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction short stories dark hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

In each of these six stories Banana Yoshimoto continues to develop her enchantingly original blend of the traditional Japanese with the latest in popular culture. Yoshimoto masterfully explores themes of time, healing and fate, and how her urban, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 858 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 59%
hopeful 46%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 24%
relaxing 23%
dark 19%
sad 19%
lighthearted 14%
adventurous 6%
funny 4%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 39%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 39% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 9% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 34% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.74

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