224 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679760221
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 24 June 1995
Description
Quicksand is a silkily nuanced novel of erotic gamesmanship and obsession. Sonoko Kakiuchi, an Osaka lady of a good family, married to a dully respected lawyer, tells a story of temptation and betrayal. Sonoko is infatuated with the beautiful art ...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
tense 51%
mysterious 48%
emotional 35%
sad 25%
reflective 22%
challenging 19%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, InfidelityModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Miscarriage, Pregnancy
224 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679760221
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 24 June 1995
Description
Quicksand is a silkily nuanced novel of erotic gamesmanship and obsession. Sonoko Kakiuchi, an Osaka lady of a good family, married to a dully respected lawyer, tells a story of temptation and betrayal. Sonoko is infatuated with the beautiful art ...
Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews
Moods
tense 51%
mysterious 48%
emotional 35%
sad 25%
reflective 22%
challenging 19%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, InfidelityModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Miscarriage, Pregnancy