647 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781421565989
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Haikasoru
Publication date: 01 April 2014
Description
Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller envisions a nightmare scenario: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill unti...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,562 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
adventurous 62%
emotional 31%
challenging 29%
sad 27%
mysterious 17%
reflective 9%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 30% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violence, GoreModerate
Rape, Suicide, Sexual assaultMinor
Homophobia647 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781421565989
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Haikasoru
Publication date: 01 April 2014
Description
Koushun Takami's notorious high-octane thriller envisions a nightmare scenario: a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, they are provided arms and forced to kill unti...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,562 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
adventurous 62%
emotional 31%
challenging 29%
sad 27%
mysterious 17%
reflective 9%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 30% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violence, GoreModerate
Rape, Suicide, Sexual assaultMinor
Homophobia