The Thief by Fuminori Nakamura

The Thief

Fuminori Nakamura with Satoko Izumo (Translator), Stephen Coates (Translator)

4 hours, 2 minutes • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark tense fast-paced
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Description

The Thief is a seasoned pickpocket. Anonymous in his tailored suit, he weaves in and out of Tokyo crowds, stealing wallets from strangers so smoothly sometimes he doesn't even remember the snatch. Most people are just a blur to him, nameless faces...

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Community Reviews Summary of 457 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

3.44

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