96 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385354301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 02 December 2014
Description
From internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami—a fantastical illustrated short novel about a boy imprisoned in a nightmarish library. Opening the flaps on this unique little book, readers will find themselves immersed in the strange world o...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,772 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
adventurous 38%
tense 28%
reflective 16%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
emotional 8%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 15%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | A mix: 25% | Character: 11% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Kidnapping, ViolenceModerate
Animal death, Physical abuse, Death of parentMinor
Death, Torture, Animal cruelty
96 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385354301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 02 December 2014
Description
From internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami—a fantastical illustrated short novel about a boy imprisoned in a nightmarish library. Opening the flaps on this unique little book, readers will find themselves immersed in the strange world o...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,772 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
adventurous 38%
tense 28%
reflective 16%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
emotional 8%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 15%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 59% | A mix: 25% | Character: 11% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Kidnapping, ViolenceModerate
Animal death, Physical abuse, Death of parentMinor
Death, Torture, Animal cruelty