De fabriek by Hiroko Oyamada

De fabriek

Hiroko Oyamada

176 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism reflective medium-paced

Description

 'Bullshit jobs' in een kafkaëske Japanse fabriek.Drie kersverse werknemers moeten hun weg zien te vinden in een gigantische fabriek in een naamloze Japanse stad. Een uitgebluste uitzendkracht, wier enige taak het is om de papierversnipperaar dag ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,153 reviews

Moods

mysterious 74%
reflective 58%
challenging 30%
dark 28%
funny 16%
tense 16%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 4%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.41

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