Milky Way Railroad by Kenji Miyazawa

Milky Way Railroad

Kenji Miyazawa with Joseph Sigrist (Translator), D. M. Stroud (Translator)

143 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

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.One of Japan's greatest storytellers, Kenji Mi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
sad 100%
emotional 71%
hopeful 42%
mysterious 42%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 83% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.59

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