224 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432849153
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Hitomi takes a job on the cash register of a neighbourhood thrift store, she finds herself drawn into a very idiosyncratic community. There is Mr Nakano, an enigmatic ladies' man with several ex-wives; Masayo, Mr Nakano's sister, an artist wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,670 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
relaxing 38%
funny 31%
emotional 26%
hopeful 21%
sad 5%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, AlcoholModerate
InfidelityMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death224 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432849153
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Hitomi takes a job on the cash register of a neighbourhood thrift store, she finds herself drawn into a very idiosyncratic community. There is Mr Nakano, an enigmatic ladies' man with several ex-wives; Masayo, Mr Nakano's sister, an artist wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,670 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
relaxing 38%
funny 31%
emotional 26%
hopeful 21%
sad 5%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, AlcoholModerate
InfidelityMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death