Parade by Allison Markin Powell, Hiromi Kawakami

96 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction literary reflective medium-paced

Description

A brief, disquieting companion to the bestselling Strange Weather in Tokyo, set during a summer afternoon and featuring a mischievous pair of creatures called tengu.On a summer afternoon, Tsukiko and her former high school teacher have prepared an...

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Moods

reflective 65%
lighthearted 55%
relaxing 43%
mysterious 34%
funny 18%
emotional 13%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 6%
sad 5%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 24%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 29% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.85

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