The Thief by Fuminori Nakamura

The Thief

Fuminori Nakamura

224 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark tense fast-paced
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Description

Mystery fiction. Detective and mystery stories. Nishimura is a seasoned pickpocket, weaving through Tokyo's crowded streets, in search of potential targets. He has no family, no friends, no connections. But he does have a past, which finally catch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 458 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

3.45

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