288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781641291194
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: 10 March 2020
Description
From the critically acclaimed author of Rainbirds comes a novel of tragedy and dark histories set in Japan.University sophomore Miwako Sumida has hanged herself, leaving those closest to her reeling. In the months before her suicide, she was hidin...
Community Reviews Summary of 761 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
sad 60%
reflective 58%
dark 50%
challenging 18%
hopeful 11%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Bullying, RapeModerate
Abortion, Grief, DeathMinor
Transphobia288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781641291194
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: 10 March 2020
Description
From the critically acclaimed author of Rainbirds comes a novel of tragedy and dark histories set in Japan.University sophomore Miwako Sumida has hanged herself, leaving those closest to her reeling. In the months before her suicide, she was hidin...
Community Reviews Summary of 761 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
sad 60%
reflective 58%
dark 50%
challenging 18%
hopeful 11%
tense 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Bullying, RapeModerate
Abortion, Grief, DeathMinor
Transphobia