Japan Sinks: A Novel about Earthquakes by Sakyo Komatsu

Japan Sinks: A Novel about Earthquakes

Sakyo Komatsu

224 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

A solitary fishing boat anchors for the night by a small island to the south of Japan. The next morning, the fishermen find themselves in the middle of an empty sea. Overnight, the island has vanished without a trace. The Japanese weather service ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

sad 66%
tense 66%
emotional 55%
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.26

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