176 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250016171
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sinister forces collide---and unite a host of desperate characters---in this eerie cycle of interwoven tales from Yoko Ogawa, the critically acclaimed author of The Housekeeper and the Professor. An aspiring writer moves into a new apartment and d...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,343 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 37%
reflective 36%
sad 24%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 35% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Animal deathModerate
Murder, Suicide attempt, Death of parentMinor
Mental illness, Infidelity, Medical content
176 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250016171
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sinister forces collide---and unite a host of desperate characters---in this eerie cycle of interwoven tales from Yoko Ogawa, the critically acclaimed author of The Housekeeper and the Professor. An aspiring writer moves into a new apartment and d...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,343 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 37%
reflective 36%
sad 24%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 35% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Animal deathModerate
Murder, Suicide attempt, Death of parentMinor
Mental illness, Infidelity, Medical content