256 pages • first pub 2005 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 01 June 2017
Description
This "gentle, humorous novel" follows a young Japanese woman as she yearns for the love of a reluctant coworker (The Wall Street Journal).The objects for sale at the Nakano Thrift Shop appear as commonplace as the staff and customers who handle th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,282 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
relaxing 38%
funny 33%
emotional 24%
hopeful 22%
sad 6%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
InfidelityMinor
Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying256 pages • first pub 2005 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 01 June 2017
Description
This "gentle, humorous novel" follows a young Japanese woman as she yearns for the love of a reluctant coworker (The Wall Street Journal).The objects for sale at the Nakano Thrift Shop appear as commonplace as the staff and customers who handle th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,282 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
relaxing 38%
funny 33%
emotional 24%
hopeful 22%
sad 6%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
InfidelityMinor
Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying