Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

Strange Weather in Tokyo

Hiromi Kawakami with Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

192 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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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, retir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,833 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 55%
lighthearted 37%
relaxing 33%
sad 26%
hopeful 20%
funny 16%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 38%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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