The Factory by Hiroko Oyamada

The Factory

Hiroko Oyamada

128 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism reflective medium-paced

Description

Beyond the town, there is the factory. Beyond the factory, there is nothing.Within the sprawling industrial complex, three new employees are each assigned a department. There, each must focuses on a specific one shreds paper, one proofreads docume...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,142 reviews

Moods

mysterious 74%
reflective 57%
challenging 30%
dark 28%
funny 16%
tense 16%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 4%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.41

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