Welcome to the N.H.K. by Tatsuhiko Takimoto

Welcome to the N.H.K.

Tatsuhiko Takimoto with Lindsey Akashi (Translator)

248 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

Twenty-two-year-old Satou, an unemployed, reclusive conspiracy theorist living in Tokyo, meets a mysterious girl who tries to cure him of his antisocial, or "hikikomori," ways.

Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 75%
sad 62%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.87

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