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484 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811225502
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 31 May 2016
Description
Helen DeWitt's 2000 debut, The Last Samurai, was "destined to become a cult classic" (Miramax). The enterprising publisher sold the rights in twenty countries, so "Why not just, 'destined to become a classic?'" (Garth Risk Hallberg) And why must c...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,070 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
funny 47%
emotional 32%
informative 27%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 25%
sad 16%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 12%
dark 9%
lighthearted 4%
tense 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Torture484 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811225502
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 31 May 2016
Description
Helen DeWitt's 2000 debut, The Last Samurai, was "destined to become a cult classic" (Miramax). The enterprising publisher sold the rights in twenty countries, so "Why not just, 'destined to become a classic?'" (Garth Risk Hallberg) And why must c...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,070 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
funny 47%
emotional 32%
informative 27%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 25%
sad 16%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 12%
dark 9%
lighthearted 4%
tense 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Torture