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246 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783423112970
Format: Paperback
Language: German
Publisher: dtv Deutscher Taschenbuchverlag
Publication date: Not specified
Ein Kirschbaum im Winter by Misako Kure, Siegfried Schaarschmidt, Yasunari Kawabata is a poignant and introspective novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate thoughtful explorations of the complexities of love, family, and the human experience, particularly those who have experienced the bittersweet beauty of aging and the changing roles of relationships.
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Ogata Shingo is growing old, and his memory is failing him. At night he hears only the sound of death in the distant rumble from the mountain. The relationships which have previously defined his life - with his son, his wife, and his attractive da...
Community Reviews Summary of 564 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
sad 50%
relaxing 36%
challenging 18%
dark 15%
inspiring 13%
tense 10%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuseModerate
Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Animal death246 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783423112970
Format: Paperback
Language: German
Publisher: dtv Deutscher Taschenbuchverlag
Publication date: Not specified
Ein Kirschbaum im Winter by Misako Kure, Siegfried Schaarschmidt, Yasunari Kawabata is a poignant and introspective novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate thoughtful explorations of the complexities of love, family, and the human experience, particularly those who have experienced the bittersweet beauty of aging and the changing roles of relationships.
Description
Ogata Shingo is growing old, and his memory is failing him. At night he hears only the sound of death in the distant rumble from the mountain. The relationships which have previously defined his life - with his son, his wife, and his attractive da...
Community Reviews Summary of 564 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
sad 50%
relaxing 36%
challenging 18%
dark 15%
inspiring 13%
tense 10%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuseModerate
Misogyny, AlcoholMinor
Animal death