Masks by Fumiko Enchi

Masks

Fumiko Enchi with Juliet Winters Carpenter (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Following the death of her son, Mieko Toganō takes an increasing interest in the personal affairs of her widowed daughter-in-law, Yasuko. Devastated by her loss, she skillfully manipulates the relationships between Yasuko and the two men who are i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 81%
reflective 54%
challenging 40%
tense 29%
emotional 22%
sad 18%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 30%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.75

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