Milky Way Railroad by Kenji Miyazawa, Ryu Okazaki, Joseph Sigrist, D.M. Stroud

143 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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One night, alone on a hilltop, a young boy is swept aboard a magical train bound for the Milky Way. A classic in Japan, this tender fable is a book of great wisdom, offering insight into the afterlife.One of Japan’s greatest storytellers, Kenji Mi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
sad 77%
emotional 55%
hopeful 55%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
lighthearted 22%
relaxing 22%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 14% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.68

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