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160 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784101289526
Format: Paperback
Language: Japanese
Publisher: 新潮社
Publication date: 26 July 2005
Description
As an unnamed Tokyo taxi driver works a night shift, picking up fares that offer him glimpses into the lives of ordinary people, he can’t escape his own nihilistic thoughts. Almost without meaning to, he puts himself in harm’s way; he can’t stop d...
Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
emotional 55%
reflective 45%
tense 45%
mysterious 20%
challenging 15%
adventurous 5%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | Plot: 6% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Body horrorModerate
Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse
160 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9784101289526
Format: Paperback
Language: Japanese
Publisher: 新潮社
Publication date: 26 July 2005
Description
As an unnamed Tokyo taxi driver works a night shift, picking up fares that offer him glimpses into the lives of ordinary people, he can’t escape his own nihilistic thoughts. Almost without meaning to, he puts himself in harm’s way; he can’t stop d...
Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
emotional 55%
reflective 45%
tense 45%
mysterious 20%
challenging 15%
adventurous 5%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | Plot: 6% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Body horrorModerate
Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse