The Factory by Hiroko Oyamada

The Factory

Hiroko Oyamada with David Boyd (Translator)

128 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism reflective medium-paced
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Beyond the town, there is the factory. Beyond the factory, there is nothing.Within the sprawling industrial complex, three employees are assigned to different departments. There, each must focus on a specific task: one shreds paper, one proofreads...

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Moods

mysterious 75%
reflective 56%
dark 28%
challenging 27%
funny 14%
tense 14%
sad 7%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 4%
emotional 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 32%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.38

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