322 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616959654
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Clarissa Goenawan's dark, spellbinding literary debut opens with a murder and shines a spotlight onto life in fictional small-town Japan. Ren Ishida is nearly finished with graduate school when he receives news of his sister, Keiko's, sudden deat...
Community Reviews Summary of 882 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
emotional 53%
dark 43%
sad 43%
hopeful 10%
tense 8%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, InfidelityModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Child death, Miscarriage, Fatphobia
322 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616959654
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Clarissa Goenawan's dark, spellbinding literary debut opens with a murder and shines a spotlight onto life in fictional small-town Japan. Ren Ishida is nearly finished with graduate school when he receives news of his sister, Keiko's, sudden deat...
Community Reviews Summary of 882 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
emotional 53%
dark 43%
sad 43%
hopeful 10%
tense 8%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, InfidelityModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Child death, Miscarriage, Fatphobia