96 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385354301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 02 December 2014
Description
From internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami—a fantastical illustrated short novel about a boy imprisoned in a nightmarish library. Opening the flaps on this unique little book, readers will find themselves immersed in the strange world o...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,005 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
adventurous 38%
tense 27%
reflective 15%
sad 10%
challenging 9%
emotional 8%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 15%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 24% | Character: 13% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 31% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Confinement, Animal deathModerate
Violence, Physical abuseMinor
Death of parent
96 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385354301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 02 December 2014
Description
From internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami—a fantastical illustrated short novel about a boy imprisoned in a nightmarish library. Opening the flaps on this unique little book, readers will find themselves immersed in the strange world o...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,005 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
adventurous 38%
tense 27%
reflective 15%
sad 10%
challenging 9%
emotional 8%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 15%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 24% | Character: 13% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 31% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Confinement, Animal deathModerate
Violence, Physical abuseMinor
Death of parent