253 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One night, alone on a hilltop, a young boy is swept aboard a magical train bound for the Milky Way. A classic in Japan, this tender fable is a book of great wisdom, offering insight into the afterlife.
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 50%
mysterious 44%
hopeful 38%
relaxing 27%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 22%
dark 16%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 26% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Death
253 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One night, alone on a hilltop, a young boy is swept aboard a magical train bound for the Milky Way. A classic in Japan, this tender fable is a book of great wisdom, offering insight into the afterlife.
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 50%
mysterious 44%
hopeful 38%
relaxing 27%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 22%
dark 16%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 26% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Death