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519 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781448103690
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage UK
Publication date: 10 October 2011
Description
Kafka on the Shore follows the fortunes of two remarkable characters. Kafka Tamura runs away from home at fifteen, under the shadow of his father's dark prophesy. The aging Nakata, tracker of lost cats, who never recovered from a bizarre childhood...
Community Reviews Summary of 37,755 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
adventurous 55%
dark 46%
emotional 36%
challenging 34%
tense 18%
sad 16%
funny 11%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Incest, Animal cruelty, Rape519 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781448103690
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage UK
Publication date: 10 October 2011
Description
Kafka on the Shore follows the fortunes of two remarkable characters. Kafka Tamura runs away from home at fifteen, under the shadow of his father's dark prophesy. The aging Nakata, tracker of lost cats, who never recovered from a bizarre childhood...
Community Reviews Summary of 37,755 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
adventurous 55%
dark 46%
emotional 36%
challenging 34%
tense 18%
sad 16%
funny 11%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Animal cruelty, Rape