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393 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784770028969
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha
Publication date: 09 August 2002
Description
A surreal coming-of-age tale that establishes Ryu Murakami as one of the most inventive young writers in the world today.Abandoned at birth in adjacent train station lockers, two troubled boys spend their youth in an orphanage and with foster pare...
Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
sad 36%
challenging 34%
emotional 32%
mysterious 28%
reflective 22%
adventurous 13%
funny 13%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 37% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Sexual contentModerate
Self harm, Homophobia, Toxic relationshipMinor
Gun violence, Vomit, Cancer
393 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784770028969
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Kodansha
Publication date: 09 August 2002
Description
A surreal coming-of-age tale that establishes Ryu Murakami as one of the most inventive young writers in the world today.Abandoned at birth in adjacent train station lockers, two troubled boys spend their youth in an orphanage and with foster pare...
Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
sad 36%
challenging 34%
emotional 32%
mysterious 28%
reflective 22%
adventurous 13%
funny 13%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 37% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Sexual contentModerate
Self harm, Homophobia, Toxic relationshipMinor
Gun violence, Vomit, Cancer