Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

Strange Weather in Tokyo

Hiromi Kawakami with Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

fiction contemporary magical realism reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

176 pages | first published 2001

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Tsukiko is in her late 30s and living alone when one night she happens to meet one of her former high school teachers, 'Sensei', in a bar. He is at least thirty years her senior, retired and, she presumes, a widower. After this initial encounter, ...
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Summary of 3916 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 51%
lighthearted 39%
relaxing 36%
sad 23%
funny 18%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.63

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