Amrita by Banana Yoshimoto, Russell F. Wasden

Amrita

Banana Yoshimoto, Russell F. Wasden

366 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

A celebrated actress who has died in mysterious and shocking circumstances leaves behind an unconventional extended family that includes an older sister, a woman in her twenties through whose eyes the story unfolds; a young brother who possesses m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 449 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 60%
mysterious 48%
sad 31%
hopeful 22%
relaxing 17%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 11%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
dark 5%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 22%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.54

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