Kusamakura by Natsume Sōseki

Kusamakura

Natsume Sōseki

330 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

From Wikipedia: Kusamakura (__ lit. "grass pillow") is a Japanese novel published in 1906 by Natsume S_seki. It tells the story of an artist who retreats to the mountains where he stays at a remote, almost deserted hotel. There he becomes intrigue...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
relaxing 35%
inspiring 30%
lighthearted 30%
mysterious 20%
informative 15%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 21%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%

Average rating

3.66

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