The Lonesome Bodybuilder: Stories by Yukiko Motoya

The Lonesome Bodybuilder: Stories

Yukiko Motoya with Asa Yoneda (Translator), Asa Yoneda (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction literary short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Winner of the Akutagawa Prize and the Kenzaburo Oe Prize A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice"In Yukiko Motoya's delightful new story collection, the familiar becomes unfamiliar . . . Certainly the style will remind readers of the Japanese...

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Community Reviews Summary of 646 reviews

Moods

mysterious 72%
reflective 47%
funny 43%
dark 31%
adventurous 27%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 18%
tense 16%
emotional 13%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 30% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.63

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