The Factory by Hiroko Oyamada

The Factory

Hiroko Oyamada with David Boyd

fiction contemporary magical realism reflective medium-paced

116 pages | first published 2013

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The English-language debut of Hiroko Oyamada—one of the most powerfully strange young voices in Japan.In an unnamed Japanese city, three seemingly normal and unrelated characters find work at a sprawling industrial factory. They each focus intentl...
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Summary of 697 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
reflective 63%
challenging 33%
dark 31%
tense 20%
funny 17%
sad 9%
adventurous 4%
emotional 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 33%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.37

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