Bullet Train by Kōtarō Isaka

Bullet Train

Kōtarō Isaka with Sam Malissa (Translator)

fiction thriller adventurous fast-paced

384 pages | first published 2010

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Five killers find themselves on a bullet train from Tokyo competing for a suitcase full of money. Who will make it to the last station? An original and propulsive thriller from a Japanese bestseller.Satoshi looks like an innocent schoolboy but he ...
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Summary of 709 reviews

Moods

adventurous 79%
tense 62%
mysterious 56%
funny 55%
dark 50%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 10%
emotional 9%
reflective 6%
informative 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 42%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 37% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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