Snow Country by Yasunari Kawabata

Snow Country

Yasunari Kawabata with Edward G. Seidensticher (Translator)

175 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance reflective sad slow-paced

Description

The power of love and illusion shape the lives of a young geisha and a rich Tokyo dilettante

Community Reviews Summary of 2,055 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
sad 56%
emotional 39%
mysterious 19%
challenging 18%
relaxing 14%
dark 11%
tense 5%
lighthearted 4%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 21%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.45

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