The Sound of Waves by Yukio Mishima

The Sound of Waves

Yukio Mishima with Meredith Weatherby (Translator)

183 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Set in a remote fishing village in Japan, The Sound of Waves is a timeless story of first love. It tells of Shinji, a young fisherman and Hatsue, the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. Shinji is entranced at the sight of Hats...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,088 reviews

Moods

hopeful 46%
reflective 46%
lighthearted 45%
emotional 42%
relaxing 30%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 18%
sad 5%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
tense 3%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 30%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 27% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.57

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