number9dream by David Mitchell

number9dream

David Mitchell

300 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism adventurous slow-paced

Description

As Eiji Miyake's twentieth birthday nears, he arrives in Tokyo with a mission - to locate the father he has never met. So begins a search that takes him into the seething city's underworld, its lost property offices and video arcades, and on a jou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,371 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
mysterious 48%
reflective 48%
challenging 33%
dark 25%
funny 25%
emotional 17%
tense 15%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 40%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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