Chorus of Mushrooms by Hiromi Goto

Chorus of Mushrooms

Hiromi Goto

8 hours, 14 minutes • first pub 1993 (editions) user-added

fiction magical realism challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A novel which follows the lives of three generations of Japanese-Canadian women, blending myth, folk legend and fiction.

Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 64%
mysterious 36%
challenging 31%
hopeful 31%
funny 28%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 24%
sad 13%
informative 12%
relaxing 10%
dark 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.05

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