Bullet Train by Kōtarō Isaka

Bullet Train

殺し屋 #2

Kōtarō Isaka with Sam Malissa (Translator)

432 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction thriller adventurous fast-paced

Description

A dark, satirical thriller by the bestselling Japanese author, following the perilous train ride of five highly motivated assassins--soon to be a major film from Sony starring Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew K...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
tense 62%
funny 57%
mysterious 56%
dark 52%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 10%
emotional 9%
reflective 7%
informative 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 40%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 38% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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