How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino

How Do You Live?

Genzaburo Yoshino

208 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

Description

The beloved multi-million copy bestselling Japanese classic about finding one's place in the world 'In How Do You Live?, Copper, our hero, and his uncle are our guides in science, in ethics, in thinking. And on the way they take us, through a scho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,473 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
inspiring 77%
hopeful 63%
lighthearted 39%
informative 38%
emotional 34%
relaxing 19%
funny 9%
adventurous 7%
challenging 6%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 43%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.98

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