186 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802139917
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Paperback
Publication date: 16 July 2003
Description
Banana Yoshimoto’s novels of young life in Japan have made her an international sensation. Goodbye Tsugumi, called a “witty, perceptive novel” by Elle, is an offbeat story of a deep and complicated friendship between two female cousins that ranks ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,011 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
relaxing 34%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 29%
sad 24%
inspiring 23%
funny 15%
dark 8%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
tense 3%
challenging 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Emotional abuseMinor
Violence
186 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802139917
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Paperback
Publication date: 16 July 2003
Description
Banana Yoshimoto’s novels of young life in Japan have made her an international sensation. Goodbye Tsugumi, called a “witty, perceptive novel” by Elle, is an offbeat story of a deep and complicated friendship between two female cousins that ranks ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,011 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
relaxing 34%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 29%
sad 24%
inspiring 23%
funny 15%
dark 8%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
tense 3%
challenging 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Emotional abuseMinor
Violence