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211 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A literary crime masterpiece that follows a Japanese pickpocket lost to the machinations of fate. Bleak and oozing existential dread, The Thief is simply unforgettable. The Thief is a seasoned pickpocket. Anonymous in his tailored suit, he weaves ...
Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
tense 58%
reflective 34%
adventurous 26%
sad 20%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
informative 4%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Sexual content, Child abuse, Drug useMinor
Drug abuse, Abandonment, Sexual assault211 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A literary crime masterpiece that follows a Japanese pickpocket lost to the machinations of fate. Bleak and oozing existential dread, The Thief is simply unforgettable. The Thief is a seasoned pickpocket. Anonymous in his tailored suit, he weaves ...
Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
tense 58%
reflective 34%
adventurous 26%
sad 20%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
informative 4%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Sexual content, Child abuse, Drug useMinor
Drug abuse, Abandonment, Sexual assault