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, FatphobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 839 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
reflective 56%
sad 41%
dark 37%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
relaxing 5%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 41% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
337 pages | first published 2018
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ISBN/UID: B071X2J7GQ
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: 06 March 2018
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 death. ...Book Information
337 pages | first published 2018
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ISBN/UID: B071X2J7GQ
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: 06 March 2018
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 death. ...Book information
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, FatphobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 839 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
reflective 56%
sad 41%
dark 37%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
relaxing 5%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 41% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating