A review by ishouldreadthat
The Last Children of Tokyo, by Yōko Tawada
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
An incredibly quiet post-apocalyptic book about an elderly man caring for his fragile grandson. Lovely, but the lack of plot kept me from getting sucked in.
Graphic: Child death and Chronic illness