The Makioka Sisters by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

The Makioka Sisters

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki with Edward G. Seidensticker (Translator)

562 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

In the years leading up to the Second World War, four sisters live in dilapidated houses in Osaka and Ashiya, and each navigate their own complex, personal relationship to the fading lustre of the Makioka family name. Rich with breathtaking descri...

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Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 53%
relaxing 32%
sad 26%
informative 21%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
tense 7%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
dark 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 89%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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