After the Quake by Haruki Murakami

After the Quake

Haruki Murakami

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

162 pages | first published 2000

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The six stories in Haruki Murakami’s mesmerizing collection are set at the time of the catastrophic 1995 Kobe earthquake, when Japan became brutally aware of the fragility of its daily existence. But the upheavals that afflict Murakami’s character...
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Moods

reflective 70%
mysterious 55%
emotional 41%
dark 27%
funny 19%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 14%
sad 14%
challenging 11%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.71

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