number9dream by David Mitchell

number9dream

David Mitchell

418 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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As Eiji Miyake's twentieth birthday nears, he sets out for the seething metropolis of Tokyo to find the father he has never met. There, he begins a thrilling, whirlwind journey where dreams, memories and reality collide then diverge as Eiji is cau...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,020 reviews

Moods

adventurous 63%
mysterious 52%
reflective 46%
challenging 40%
dark 33%
funny 30%
emotional 28%
tense 23%
sad 12%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 33%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.8

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