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A review by nikitaaaart
Scattered All Over the Earth by Yōko Tawada
funny
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I was quite caught up by the description of the book initially. A culmination of people brought together by their shared desire for longing and to explore the lost languages in a newfound dystopian world.
It's a story about a found-family of 6 strangers who travel to find people who are from Japan (named land of sushi in the book) which no longer exists. The story blends the themes of linguistics, environment and climate change, refugees, migrants and human rights all into one.
I really looked forward to reading this but it was a letdown for me. The story is a slow burn. In the last 50-100 pages, the pace is picked up only to be let down again by a disruptive ending. Turns out it is Part 1 of a trilogy so the story is left hanging. The other 2 books haven't been translated yet either. All in all it was an annoying experience, especially when you just started connecting with the story - it ends.
Would recommend reading it once all 3 parts are available altogether.
It's a story about a found-family of 6 strangers who travel to find people who are from Japan (named land of sushi in the book) which no longer exists. The story blends the themes of linguistics, environment and climate change, refugees, migrants and human rights all into one.
I really looked forward to reading this but it was a letdown for me. The story is a slow burn. In the last 50-100 pages, the pace is picked up only to be let down again by a disruptive ending. Turns out it is Part 1 of a trilogy so the story is left hanging. The other 2 books haven't been translated yet either. All in all it was an annoying experience, especially when you just started connecting with the story - it ends.
Would recommend reading it once all 3 parts are available altogether.