The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida by Clarissa Goenawan

The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida

Clarissa Goenawan

289 pages • first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ magical realism emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

From the critically acclaimed author of Rainbirds comes a novel of tragedy and dark histories set in Japan.University sophomore Miwako Sumida has hanged herself, leaving those closest to her reeling. In the months before her suicide, she was hidin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
mysterious 69%
sad 61%
reflective 57%
dark 50%
challenging 18%
hopeful 11%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 21%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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