Parade: A Folktale by Hiromi Kawakami

Parade: A Folktale

Hiromi Kawakami with Allison Markin Powell (Translator), Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

96 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction literary reflective medium-paced

Description

On a summer afternoon, Tsukiko and her former high school teacher have prepared and eaten somen noodles together. "Tell me a story from long ago," Sensei says. "I wasn't alive long ago," Tsukiko says, "but should I tell you a story from when I w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 365 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
lighthearted 56%
relaxing 42%
mysterious 35%
funny 19%
emotional 13%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 5%
sad 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 22%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | Plot: 19% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 31% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.86

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