The Woman in the Dunes by Kōbō Abe

The Woman in the Dunes

Kōbō Abe with E. Dale Saunders (Translator), Machi Abe (Illustrator)

256 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism dark reflective slow-paced
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One of the premier Japanese novels in the twentieth century, "The Woman In The Dunes" combines the essence of myth, suspense, and the existential novel. In a remote seaside village, Niki Jumpei, a teacher and amateur entomologist, is held captive ...

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Moods

dark 78%
reflective 58%
tense 49%
mysterious 47%
challenging 36%
sad 21%
emotional 18%
adventurous 7%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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