Ms Ice Sandwich by Mieko Kawakami

Ms Ice Sandwich

Mieko Kawakami with Louise Heal Kawai (Translator)

97 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A witty, moving story of adolescent love and loss from the acclaimed, prize-winning author of Breasts and EggsA young boy returns obsessively to a supermarket sandwich counter, entranced by the beauty of the woman who works there. Her aloof demean...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,248 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 64%
reflective 61%
emotional 45%
hopeful 32%
funny 23%
relaxing 20%
sad 14%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 36%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.75

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