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This is the first novel I have read by Yoshimoto, and I have to say I enjoyed it even more than the short story collections. From the very beginning I was drawn into the world of the characters. There was a lot of melancholy and suspense. I also love how Yoshimoto infuses a sensual charge to the relationships between women, even those who are not lesbians. She explores her themes with rich and poignant dialogue, and her characters' flaws make them all the more beautiful to know.
RELEASE NOTES: Mailing off to SandDanz for my 2 year anniversary RABCK ... enjoy!
Released 19 yrs ago (9/1/2004 UTC) at
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Mailing off to SandDanz for my 2 year anniversary RABCK ... enjoy!
Mailing off to SandDanz for my 2 year anniversary RABCK ... enjoy!
Received this in yesterday's mail as a RABCK... thanks fanclub!
Released on Saturday, October 30, 2004 at about 9:00:00 AM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at Sent via media mail at New Albany, IN post office in Mailed to another BC member, a fellow bookcrosser Controlled Releases.
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sent to calvarez4 as part of the "Asian Literature" relay
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sent to calvarez4 as part of the "Asian Literature" relay
Caught, as part of the Bookrelay! :)
Released on Monday, January 10, 2005 at about 3:00:00 PM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at Controlled Release in Simi Valley, California Controlled Releases.
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I just couldn't get into this, for whatever reason. I skimmed most of the book, and am now sending it along to quinnsmom. This book was part of the "Asian Literature" relay. http://bookrelay.com/relay.php?id=92)
Quinnsmom, I hope you enjoy it!! :)
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I just couldn't get into this, for whatever reason. I skimmed most of the book, and am now sending it along to quinnsmom. This book was part of the "Asian Literature" relay. http://bookrelay.com/relay.php?id=92)
Quinnsmom, I hope you enjoy it!! :)
I got this Saturday but haven't had a chance to get to my computer until today. Accepted for another bookcrosser on the book relay. I already have this one or I'd read it first!
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
Received today. Thanks Quinnsmom for accepting this book for me.
This is my third book written by this author. They are always strange to me yet I am always drawn in and compelled to read on and read more.
Received as part of BookRelay.com. It goes on my TBR pile for now but I'll journal once I finish reading it. Thanks for sending it, she's a new author for me.
Good, not great. Maybe my expectations for a 20 yr old something who got rave reviews was too high. I never did figure out why the characters did what they did. The ending was a little to out in left field for me. These folks need some serious help.
That said, I plan on reading another one of her books before I say "no" to her. Will try to send this one onward.
That said, I plan on reading another one of her books before I say "no" to her. Will try to send this one onward.
off to Gnissorckoob as part of BookRelay.com
It's here in Miami. Nicely wrapped, tiatia. Attractive book. Special BX label. I'm looking forward to this Banana since I liked Kitchen
Finished it at 4:30 this morning. I really liked it
- the spare, haiku-like style
– the tension that keeps you turning the pages
– the uniqueness: no cliches or predictability here
– the way the author does not explain
– the levels of meaning
– details
– the ending, leaving much to ponder
What it’s about: Four young people, barely out of their teens, find themselves pulled together by common threads in their histories. Events twist and turn throughout a summer in Tokyo. Certain manuscripts and their translations keep coming up. What happens is “shockingly beautiful, enough to make you crazy.”
- the spare, haiku-like style
– the tension that keeps you turning the pages
– the uniqueness: no cliches or predictability here
– the way the author does not explain
– the levels of meaning
– details
– the ending, leaving much to ponder
What it’s about: Four young people, barely out of their teens, find themselves pulled together by common threads in their histories. Events twist and turn throughout a summer in Tokyo. Certain manuscripts and their translations keep coming up. What happens is “shockingly beautiful, enough to make you crazy.”
Journal Entry 16 by gnissorckoob at Univ. of Miami - Gables Campus in Miami, Florida USA on Saturday, April 29, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (4/29/2006 UTC) at Univ. of Miami - Gables Campus in Miami, Florida USA
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RELEASE NOTE: Left on an outdoor table outside at the Richter library. Should be an excellent summer read for someone.
