A review by natalienicholas
The Diving Pool by Yōko Ogawa

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Deeply dark. I almost put it down after the first short story, but I'm so glad I didn't.  Yoko writes about the topics we feel should never even cross our minds. and She does it with prolific prose. I found a new favorite author. 
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