Pinball, 1973 by Haruki Murakami

Pinball, 1973

The Rat #2

Haruki Murakami with Alfred Birnbaum (Translator)

215 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction magical realism reflective slow-paced

Description

The plot centers on the narrator's brief but intense obsession with pinball, his life as a freelance translator, and his later efforts to reunite with the old pinball machine that he used to play. He describes living with a pair of identical unnam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,230 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
mysterious 35%
relaxing 24%
dark 17%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 14%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
tense 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 42%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.33

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