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A review by readerette
How Do You Live? by GenzaburÅ Yoshino
challenging
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I think this is a great read for reflective people, particularly reflective kids and teens, since the story is based on the life of a boy starting to ask the big questions in life and evaluate his own behavior, identity, and place in the universe.
Great perspective from within Japanese culture as well--many similarities to my own American culture but lots of differences to be curious about, too. Another reason young people (particularly non-Japanese young people) might want to read.
I wish the women in the story were not such secondary characters, but not every good story has a focus on equal representation.
I look forward to the Miyazaki film interpretation.
Great perspective from within Japanese culture as well--many similarities to my own American culture but lots of differences to be curious about, too. Another reason young people (particularly non-Japanese young people) might want to read.
I wish the women in the story were not such secondary characters, but not every good story has a focus on equal representation.
I look forward to the Miyazaki film interpretation.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Grief and Death of parent