Amrita by Banana Yoshimoto

Amrita

Banana Yoshimoto

384 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

"Entering Banana Yoshimoto's fictional world is a little like living as an expatriate in Tokyo--everyday things are disconcertingly different. The exotic lurks around every corner. . . . Amrita is difficult to forget." --San Francisco ChronicleBan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 487 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 66%
mysterious 50%
sad 33%
hopeful 28%
relaxing 19%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
dark 7%
funny 7%
adventurous 4%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 21%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.55

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