The Waiting Years by Fumiko Enchi

The Waiting Years

Fumiko Enchi with John Bester (Translator)

203 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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 Fumiko Enchi was one of the most prominent Shōwa-era female writers, known for her explorations of gender, sexuality, and female psychology. The Waiting Years takes place during the Meiji era and follows Tomo, the wife of a government official, w...

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Community Reviews

3.93
based on 357 reviews

Moods

sad: 73%

reflective: 71%

emotional: 65%

dark: 48%

challenging: 26%

tense: 15%

informative: 9%

mysterious: 3%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

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43% of readers chose medium
41% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
69% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
56% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

81% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
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