Killing Commendatore by Haruki Murakami

Killing Commendatore

Kishidancho Goroshi #1-2

Haruki Murakami with Philip Gabriel (Translator), Ted Goossen (Translator)

fiction contemporary historical literary magical realism mysterious reflective slow-paced

752 pages | first published 2019

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When a thirty-something portrait painter is abandoned by his wife, he secludes himself in the mountain home of a world famous artist. One day, the young painter hears a noise from the attic, and upon investigation, he discovers a previously unseen...
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Summary of 3627 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
reflective 61%
adventurous 38%
dark 30%
challenging 24%
emotional 19%
tense 15%
relaxing 10%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 32%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 40% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 36% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 35% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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