The Elephant Vanishes by Haruki Murakami

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fiction literary magical realism short stories mysterious reflective medium-paced

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Moods

mysterious 76%
reflective 60%
funny 31%
dark 23%
challenging 22%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 19%
emotional 17%
relaxing 12%
tense 7%
sad 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 20%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 27% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 32% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 22% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 14% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.74

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