The Thief (Deluxe Edition) by Stephen Coates, Fuminori Nakamura, Satoko Izumo

The Thief (Deluxe Edition)

Stephen Coates, Fuminori Nakamura, Satoko Izumo

240 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark tense fast-paced
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A literary crime masterpiece that follows a Japanese pickpocket lost to the machinations of fate. Bleak and oozing existential dread, The Thief is simply unforgettable, and is now reissued in a brand new deluxe edition with an introduction by Dua...

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Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 61%
tense 58%
reflective 33%
adventurous 26%
sad 20%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
informative 4%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 36%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.45

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