Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

Strange Weather in Tokyo

Hiromi Kawakami

224 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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A tale of modern Japan and old-fashioned romance. 'Enchanting, moving and funny in equal measure, this compelling love story is expertly crafted against a backdrop of modern Japanese culture' Stylist Tsukiko is in her late 30s and living alone whe...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 8,919 reviews

Moods

reflective: 71%

emotional: 55%

lighthearted: 37%

relaxing: 33%

sad: 26%

hopeful: 19%

funny: 16%

inspiring: 7%

mysterious: 7%

adventurous: 3%

challenging: 3%

dark: 1%

informative: 1%

tense: 1%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
48% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
9% of readers chose A mix
87% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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