Cult X by Kalau Almony, Fuminori Nakamura

Cult X

Kalau Almony, Fuminori Nakamura

508 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced

Description

The magnum opus by Akutagawa Prize-winner Fuminori Nakamura, Cult X is a story that dives into the psychology of fringe religion, obsession, and social disaffection.When Toru Narazaki’s girlfriend, Ryoko, disappears, he tries to track her down, de...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 64%
challenging 56%
mysterious 48%
reflective 24%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 20% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

2.65

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