After the Quake by Haruki Murakami

After the Quake

Haruki Murakami

144 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Tales of upheaval and confusion, longing and love in the aftermath of the Kobe earthquake.For the characters in after the quake, the Kobe earthquake is an echo from a past they buried long ago. Satsuki has spent thirty years hating one man: did he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,226 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
mysterious 54%
emotional 40%
dark 27%
funny 20%
adventurous 16%
sad 16%
hopeful 15%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 9%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 34%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.7

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