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617 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575080492
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 21 April 1999
Description
Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller is based on an irresistible premise: a class of 42 junior high school students are taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are electronically collared, pro...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,217 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
adventurous 60%
emotional 36%
challenging 33%
sad 30%
mysterious 16%
reflective 11%
hopeful 5%
funny 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 28% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Rape, Suicide, Sexual assaultMinor
Homophobia617 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575080492
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 21 April 1999
Description
Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller is based on an irresistible premise: a class of 42 junior high school students are taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are electronically collared, pro...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,217 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
adventurous 60%
emotional 36%
challenging 33%
sad 30%
mysterious 16%
reflective 11%
hopeful 5%
funny 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 28% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violence, MurderModerate
Rape, Suicide, Sexual assaultMinor
Homophobia