Gifted by Suzumi Suzuki

Gifted

Suzumi Suzuki with Allison Markin Powell (Translator)

144 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced
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A moving portrayal of a troubled mother–daughter relationship, shortlisted for Japan’s prestigious Akutagawa Prize.In 2008, the unnamed narrator of Gifted is working as a hostess and living in Tokyo’s nightlife district. One day, her estranged mot...

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Community Reviews

3.4
based on 174 reviews

Moods

reflective: 70%

emotional: 54%

sad: 52%

dark: 49%

challenging: 12%

mysterious: 9%

tense: 9%

adventurous: 2%

hopeful: 1%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

42% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
9% of readers chose A mix
85% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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