The Miner by Natsume Sōseki

The Miner

Natsume Sōseki with Jay Rubin (Translator)

264 pages • first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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"It makes me very happy that I can read this novel written over a hundred years ago as if it were contemporary and be deeply affected by it. It cannot and should not be overlooked. It is one of my favorites."--Haruki MurakamiThe Miner is the most ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
dark 75%
mysterious 50%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.87

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