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How Do You Live?

Genzaburo Yoshino
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How Do You Live?

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Genzaburo Yoshino

How Do You Live?

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Japan • 1930s

Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino follows a 15-year-old boy named Copper as he navigates adolescence in Japan. With guidance from his uncle's journal, Copper explores essential themes like compassion, courage, and the nature of humanity. The story combines coming-of-age experiences with philosophical reflections, encouraging thoughtful contemplation on life's challenges.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

15,800 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Genzaburo Yoshino’s How Do You Live? is lauded for its profound philosophical exploration tailored for younger audiences, blending coming-of-age narrative with moral introspection. Some readers appreciate its timeless wisdom and emotional depth. However, its didactic tone and slower pace may not appeal to everyone. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read that encourages reflection on personal values and social responsibility.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How Do You Live??

A reader who would enjoy How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino is likely reflective, morally curious, and values philosophical coming-of-age stories. Comparable to those who appreciate the introspective nature of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye and the moral queries in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince.

4.3

15,800 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Japan • 1930s

Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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