Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Transphobia, Death of parentModerate
Hate crime, Murder, DeadnamingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8142 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 68%
hopeful 47%
inspiring 22%
dark 13%
relaxing 11%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
challenging 7%
funny 6%
tense 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%Average rating
150 pages | first published 1988
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ISBN/UID: 9780571171040
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 23 July 2001
Description
Kitchen juxtaposes two tales about mothers, transsexuality, bereavement, kitchens, love and tragedy in contemporary Japan. It is a startlingly original first work by Japan's brightest young literary star and is now a cult film. When Kitchen was...Book Information
150 pages | first published 1988
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ISBN/UID: 9780571171040
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 23 July 2001
Description
Kitchen juxtaposes two tales about mothers, transsexuality, bereavement, kitchens, love and tragedy in contemporary Japan. It is a startlingly original first work by Japan's brightest young literary star and is now a cult film. When Kitchen was...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Transphobia, Death of parentModerate
Hate crime, Murder, DeadnamingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8142 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 68%
hopeful 47%
inspiring 22%
dark 13%
relaxing 11%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
challenging 7%
funny 6%
tense 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%Average rating