The Last Samurai by Helen DeWitt

The Last Samurai

Helen DeWitt

530 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced

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Moods

challenging 78%
reflective 60%
funny 45%
emotional 34%
informative 29%
adventurous 28%
inspiring 25%
sad 15%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 12%
dark 9%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 34%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.22

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