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296 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780395966587
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 12 May 1999
Description
Here is a deftly written thriller that is also a "deep and moody" (NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW) journey through the dark side of Japan's consumer-crazed society. Ordinary people plunge into insurmountable personal debt and fall prey to dangerous we...
Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
tense 28%
emotional 21%
informative 21%
sad 21%
adventurous 14%
reflective 14%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 23% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, MurderModerate
Animal death, Slavery, StalkingMinor
Rape, Kidnapping
296 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780395966587
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 12 May 1999
Description
Here is a deftly written thriller that is also a "deep and moody" (NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW) journey through the dark side of Japan's consumer-crazed society. Ordinary people plunge into insurmountable personal debt and fall prey to dangerous we...
Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
tense 28%
emotional 21%
informative 21%
sad 21%
adventurous 14%
reflective 14%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 23% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, MurderModerate
Animal death, Slavery, StalkingMinor
Rape, Kidnapping