The Last Samurai by Helen DeWitt

The Last Samurai

Helen DeWitt

484 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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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...

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Moods

challenging 78%
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

medium 54%
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

4.22

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