Goodbye Tsugumi by Banana Yoshimoto

Goodbye Tsugumi

Banana Yoshimoto with Michael Emmerich (Translator)

192 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced

Description

Banana Yoshimoto’s novels of young life in Japan have made her an international sensation. Goodbye Tsugumi, called a “witty, perceptive novel” by Elle, is an offbeat story of a deep and complicated friendship between two female cousins that ranks ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,105 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 67%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 32%
hopeful 30%
sad 25%
inspiring 24%
funny 15%
dark 7%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
challenging 3%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.83

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