La chiave by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

126 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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'This year I intend to begin writing freely about a topic which, in the past, I have hesitated to mention even here. I have always avoided commenting on my sexual relations with Ikuko, for fear that she might surreptitiously read my diary and be o...

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Community Reviews

3.47
based on 541 reviews

Moods

dark: 68%

reflective: 54%

mysterious: 45%

tense: 31%

challenging: 18%

emotional: 14%

sad: 10%

lighthearted: 4%

adventurous: 2%

hopeful: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

36% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

18% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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