42 pages • 1 hour read
Yasunari KawabataThousand Cranes
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1952A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Thousand Cranes by Yasunari Kawabata is often praised for its delicate prose and evocative exploration of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, highlighting themes of beauty and transience. However, some readers find its narrative pacing slow and characters emotionally distant. The novel's subtlety and cultural depth make it a unique, though sometimes challenging, read.
Who Should Read Thousand Cranes?
Thousand Cranes by Yasunari Kawabata appeals to readers who appreciate lyrical prose and nuanced explorations of human emotion and tradition. Fans of Yukio Mishima's The Sound of Waves and Kazuo Ishiguro's An Artist of the Floating World will enjoy its introspective narrative and evocation of Japanese aesthetics and culture.
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