The Cage by Kenzo Kitakata, Paul Warham

232 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

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Description

Kazuya Takino leads a quiet life running a supermarket in the Tokyo suburbs. But when an extortionist tries to force him out of business, he finds himself drawn into the yakuza underworld-a world he once called home and thought he had left behind....

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.0

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