The Tatami Galaxy by Tomihiko Morimi

The Tatami Galaxy

The Tatami Galaxy #1

Tomihiko Morimi with Emily Balistrieri (Translator)

fiction fantasy adventurous funny reflective slow-paced

320 pages | first published 2004

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An unfulfilled college student hurtles through four parallel realities to explore the what-might've-been and the what-should-never-be in this Groundhog's Day meets The Midnight Library-esque novel from one of Japan's most popular authors.Our prota...
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Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
reflective 66%
funny 58%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
dark 8%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 33%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.71

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