576 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811225502
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 31 May 2016
Description
Helen DeWitt's 2000 debut, The Last Samurai, was "destined to become a cult classic" (Miramax). The enterprising publisher sold the rights in twenty countries, so "Why not just, 'destined to become a classic?'" (Garth Risk Hallberg) And why must c...
Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
funny 45%
emotional 34%
adventurous 28%
inspiring 23%
informative 21%
sad 17%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 13%
dark 8%
tense 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts
576 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811225502
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 31 May 2016
Description
Helen DeWitt's 2000 debut, The Last Samurai, was "destined to become a cult classic" (Miramax). The enterprising publisher sold the rights in twenty countries, so "Why not just, 'destined to become a classic?'" (Garth Risk Hallberg) And why must c...
Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
funny 45%
emotional 34%
adventurous 28%
inspiring 23%
informative 21%
sad 17%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 13%
dark 8%
tense 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts