The Last Samurai by Helen DeWitt

The Last Samurai

Helen DeWitt

530 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced

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Moods

challenging 74%
reflective 62%
funny 44%
emotional 34%
adventurous 27%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 16%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 11%
dark 9%
tense 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.23

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