Paprika by Yasutaka Tsutsui

342 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Widely acknowledged as Yasutaka Tsutsui's masterpiece, Paprika unites his surreal, quirky imagination with a mind-bending narrative about a psychiatric institute that has developed the technology to invade people's dreams. When prototype models o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 439 reviews

Moods

dark 67%
adventurous 58%
mysterious 52%
challenging 38%
tense 29%
reflective 23%
emotional 8%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 23%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 25% | Character: 14% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

2.8

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