Der See by Banana Yoshimoto

Der See

Banana Yoshimoto with Thomas Eggenberg (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Zwei junge Menschen, die in der Großstadt Tokio zueinander- und dabei zu sich selbst finden. Eine Reise führt sie zunächst an einen geheimnisvollen See, wo all die Verletzungen wieder zu schmerzen beginnen, die ihnen das Leben schon zugefügt hat. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,090 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 73%
mysterious 50%
sad 45%
dark 38%
hopeful 37%
relaxing 12%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 8%
funny 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 28%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.53

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