After the Earthquake by Haruki Murakami

After the Earthquake

Haruki Murakami

148 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

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

Description

The six stories in Haruki Murakami’s mesmerizing collection are set at the time of the catastrophic 1995 Kobe earthquake, when Japan became brutally aware of the fragility of its daily existence. But the upheavals that afflict Murakami’s character...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,351 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
mysterious 55%
emotional 40%
dark 27%
funny 21%
adventurous 17%
sad 16%
hopeful 15%
challenging 11%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 9%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.7

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