Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

Heaven

Mieko Kawakami with Sam Bett (Translator), David Boyd (Translator)

Heaven

Mieko Kawakami with Sam Bett (Translator), David Boyd (Translator)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

175 pages | first published 2009

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From the bestselling author of Breasts and Eggs and international literary sensation Mieko Kawakami, a sharp and illuminating novel about the impact of violence and the power of solidarity in our contemporary societies.“Kawakami is a writer who do...
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Summary of 3461 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
sad 75%
emotional 73%
reflective 52%
tense 37%
challenging 36%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 21%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

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3.84

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