Shōgun by James Clavell

1104 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous slow-paced

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Moods

adventurous 92%
tense 41%
challenging 35%
informative 33%
dark 22%
emotional 21%
mysterious 19%
reflective 18%
sad 14%
inspiring 13%
funny 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 41%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 22% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.2

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