number9dream by David Mitchell

number9dream

David Mitchell

fiction literary magical realism adventurous slow-paced

418 pages | first published 2001

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As Eiji Miyake's twentieth birthday nears, he sets out for the seething metropolis of Tokyo to find the father he has never met. There, he begins a thrilling, whirlwind journey where dreams, memories and reality collide then diverge as Eiji is cau...
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Summary of 1265 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
mysterious 51%
reflective 51%
challenging 32%
dark 27%
funny 27%
emotional 18%
tense 13%
sad 8%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 42%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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