The Last Samurai by Helen DeWitt

The Last Samurai

Helen DeWitt

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced

530 pages | first published 2000

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Summary of 707 reviews

Moods

challenging 72%
reflective 65%
funny 42%
emotional 35%
adventurous 27%
informative 22%
inspiring 22%
sad 17%
mysterious 15%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
tense 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 34%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.23

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