The Briefcase by Hiromi Kawakami

The Briefcase

Hiromi Kawakami with Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

fiction contemporary magical realism reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

176 pages | first published 2001

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Tsukiko, thirty-eight, works in an office and lives alone. One night, she happens to meet one of her former high school teachers, “Sensei” in a local bar. Tsukiko had only ever called him “Sensei” (“Teacher”). He is thirty years her senior, retire...
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Summary of 3686 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 40%
relaxing 36%
sad 23%
funny 19%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 43%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.64

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