How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino

How Do You Live?

Genzaburo Yoshino with Bruno Navasky (Translator), Neil Gaiman (Contributor)

How Do You Live?

Genzaburo Yoshino with Bruno Navasky (Translator), Neil Gaiman (Contributor)

fiction classics middle grade hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

288 pages | first published 1937

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Anime master Hayao Miyazaki's favorite childhood book, in English for the first time. First published in 1937, Genzaburō Yoshino's How Do You Live? has long been acknowledged in Japan as a crossover classic for young readers. Academy Award-winnin...
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Summary of 894 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
inspiring 78%
hopeful 61%
lighthearted 37%
informative 36%
emotional 31%
relaxing 18%
funny 7%
adventurous 6%
challenging 5%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 44%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.0

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