Japan Sinkt by Sakyo Komatsu

Japan Sinkt

Sakyo Komatsu

261 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A solitary fishing boat anchors for the night by a small island to the south of Japan. The next morning, the fishermen find themselves in the middle of an empty sea. Overnight, the island has vanished without a trace. The Japanese weather service ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.27

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