The Master of Go by Yasunari Kawabata

The Master of Go

Yasunari Kawabata with Edward G. Seidensticker (Translator)

208 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction literary relaxing slow-paced

Description

Go is a game of strategy in which two players attempt to surround each other's black or white stones. Simple in its fundamentals, infinitely complex in its execution, Go is an essential expression of the Japanese spirit. And in his fictional chron...

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Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
informative 50%
relaxing 50%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.77

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