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kathispathi 's review for:
Asa: The Girl Who Turned into a Pair of Chopsticks
by Natsuko Imamura
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don’t usually gravitate toward short stories, but I gave this one a try and honestly, I’m still not sure if the format just isn’t for me.
📖 Asa - 3/5⭐
The premise was intriguing, but the storytelling felt a bit rushed. Maybe that’s just how short stories work? Or maybe something got lost in translation. It didn’t flow smoothly for me.
📖 Nami - 1/5⭐
What did I just read? I had no idea what was happening, and even after looking it up, I still don’t fully get it. Apparently, it’s about isolation and the human need for connection? 🤷🏻
📖 A Night to Remember - 1/5⭐
Same experience: it ultimately left me confused. The meaning never quite landed for me, even after digging into analyses.
I wanted to like this book. Maybe it would make a great book club pick just to unpack all the layers?
📖 Asa - 3/5⭐
The premise was intriguing, but the storytelling felt a bit rushed. Maybe that’s just how short stories work? Or maybe something got lost in translation. It didn’t flow smoothly for me.
📖 Nami - 1/5⭐
What did I just read? I had no idea what was happening, and even after looking it up, I still don’t fully get it. Apparently, it’s about isolation and the human need for connection? 🤷🏻
📖 A Night to Remember - 1/5⭐
Same experience: it ultimately left me confused. The meaning never quite landed for me, even after digging into analyses.
I wanted to like this book. Maybe it would make a great book club pick just to unpack all the layers?