Dragon Palace by Hiromi Kawakami

Dragon Palace

Hiromi Kawakami with Ted Goossen (Translator)

160 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism short stories mysterious reflective medium-paced
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From the bestselling author of Strange Weather in Tokyo comes this otherworldly collection of eight stories, each a masterpiece of transformation, infused with humor, sex, and the universal search for love and beauty--in a world where the laws of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
reflective 55%
dark 44%
funny 29%
emotional 22%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
tense 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 32%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 15% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.39

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