The Pachinko Parlour by Elisa Shua Dusapin

The Pachinko Parlour

Elisa Shua Dusapin with Aneesa Abbas Higgins (Translator)

176 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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The days are beginning to draw in. The sky is dark by seven in the evening. I lie on the floor and gaze out of the window. Women’s calves, men’s shoes, heels trodden down by the weight of bodies borne for too long.It is summer in Tokyo. Claire fin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,697 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 59%
sad 35%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 10%
informative 9%
mysterious 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
dark 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 32%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 32% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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