People from My Neighborhood by Hiromi Kawakami

People from My Neighborhood

Hiromi Kawakami with Ted Goossen (Translator)

159 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

A bossy child who lives under a white cloth near a tree; a schoolgirl who keeps doll's brains in a desk drawer; an old man with two shadows, one docile and one rebellious; a diplomat no one has ever seen who goes fishing at an artificial lake no o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,349 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 67%
funny 61%
mysterious 55%
reflective 23%
adventurous 21%
relaxing 20%
dark 15%
challenging 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 25%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.63

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