Parade: A Folktale by Hiromi Kawakami

Parade: A Folktale

Hiromi Kawakami with Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

96 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary reflective medium-paced

Description

On a summer afternoon, Tsukiko and her former high school teacher have prepared and eaten somen noodles together. "Tell me a story from long ago," Sensei says. "I wasn't alive long ago," Tsukiko says, "but should I tell you a story from when I w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 424 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
lighthearted 58%
relaxing 43%
mysterious 33%
funny 17%
emotional 12%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 5%
sad 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.84

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