People From My Neighbourhood by Hiromi Kawakami

People From My Neighbourhood

Hiromi Kawakami with Ted Goossen (Translator)

fiction contemporary short stories funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

128 pages | first published 2020

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Take a story and shrink it. Make it tiny, so small it can fit in the palm of your hand. Carry the story with you everywhere, let it sit with you while you eat, let it watch you while you sleep. Keep it safe, you never know when you might need it. ...
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Summary of 1213 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 67%
funny 61%
mysterious 55%
reflective 23%
adventurous 22%
relaxing 20%
dark 15%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
hopeful 4%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.64

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