NP by Banana Yoshimoto

4 hours, 20 minutes first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced

Description

"Bananamania" has returned in an enchanting novel of uncanny subtlety, style, magic, and mystery that Frank Ramirez of the South Bend Tribune declares is "every bit as good as Yoskimoto's first book...perhaps better." A celebrated Japanese writer ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,068 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
emotional 57%
dark 53%
mysterious 44%
sad 40%
challenging 16%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 24%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 31% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.5

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