Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

Heaven

Mieko Kawakami with Sam Bett (Translator), David Boyd (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

From the bestselling author of Breasts and Eggs and international literary sensation Mieko Kawakami, a sharp and illuminating novel about the impact of violence and the power of solidarity in our contemporary societies.“Kawakami is a writer who do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,209 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
sad 75%
emotional 74%
reflective 51%
tense 38%
challenging 35%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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