How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino

How Do You Live?

Genzaburo Yoshino with Bruno Navasky (Translator), Neil Gaiman (Contributor)

How Do You Live?

Genzaburo Yoshino with Bruno Navasky (Translator), Neil Gaiman (Contributor)

fiction classics middle grade hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

208 pages | first published 1937

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The first English translation of the classic Japanese novel that has sold over 2 million copies—a childhood favorite of anime master Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle), with an introduction by Neil Gaiman. Fir...
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Summary of 912 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
inspiring 77%
hopeful 61%
informative 37%
lighthearted 36%
emotional 31%
relaxing 18%
funny 7%
adventurous 6%
challenging 4%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

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