After Dark by Haruki Murakami

After Dark

Haruki Murakami with Jay Rubin (Translator)

191 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A short, sleek novel of encounters set in Tokyo during the witching hours between midnight and dawn, and every bit as gripping as Haruki Murakami’s masterworks The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and Kafka on the Shore.At its center are two sisters—Eri, a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,665 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
reflective 64%
dark 48%
emotional 22%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 15%
tense 14%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
funny 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 27%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.81

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