Night on the Galactic Railroad & Other Stories from Ihatov by Kenji Miyazawa

Night on the Galactic Railroad & Other Stories from Ihatov

Kenji Miyazawa with Julianne Neville (Translator)

112 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy magical realism reflective slow-paced
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Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is one of Japan's most beloved writers and poets, known particularly for his sensitive and symbolist children's fiction. This volume collects stories which focus on Miyazawa's love of space and his use of the galaxy as a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 67%
sad 51%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 32%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 22%
relaxing 22%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 27% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 26% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

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