Masks by Fumiko Enchi

Masks

Fumiko Enchi

160 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A stunning and understated debut novel of seduction and infidelity about a woman who, devastated by the death of her son, takes an increasing interest in the personal affairs of her widowed daughter-in-law.  Following the devastating death of her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 343 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 80%
reflective 54%
challenging 41%
tense 30%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 33%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.75

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