Manazuru by Hiromi Kawakami

Manazuru

Hiromi Kawakami with Luk van Haute (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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For readers who appreciate introspective and poetic explorations of the human experience, particularly those who find solace in meditations on memory, love, and the complexities of relationships, Manazuru by Hiromi Kawakami is a hauntingly beautiful and stimulating read that will resonate deeply.

Community Reviews

3.48
based on 323 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 81%

reflective: 79%

emotional: 63%

sad: 56%

challenging: 20%

tense: 20%

dark: 18%

relaxing: 9%

hopeful: 6%

Pace

4% of readers chose fast
17% of readers chose medium
78% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
9% of readers chose A mix
85% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

59% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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