Night on the Galactic Railroad & Other Stories from Ihatov by Kenji Miyazawa

Night on the Galactic Railroad & Other Stories from Ihatov

Kenji Miyazawa with Julianne Neville (Translator)

112 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy magical realism reflective slow-paced

Description

Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) is one of Japan's most beloved writers and poets, known particularly for his sensitive and symbolist children's fiction. This volume collects stories which focus on Miyazawa's love of space and his use of the galaxy as a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 66%
sad 50%
mysterious 44%
hopeful 38%
relaxing 27%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 22%
dark 16%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 70%
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%

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