after the quake by Haruki Murakami

after the quake

Haruki Murakami

144 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

The economy was booming. People had more money than they knew what to do with. And then the earthquake struck. For the characters in After the Quake, the Kobe earthquake is an echo from a past they buried long ago. Satsuki has spent thirty years h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,829 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
mysterious 54%
emotional 40%
dark 24%
funny 19%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 15%
sad 14%
challenging 11%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
lighthearted 9%
tense 7%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 34%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.7

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