Ein Kirschbaum im Winter by Misako Kure, Siegfried Schaarschmidt, Yasunari Kawabata

246 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 564 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 73%
sad 50%
relaxing 36%
challenging 18%
dark 15%
inspiring 13%
tense 10%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 78%
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

3.72

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