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128 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811228855
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 29 October 2019
Description
The English-language debut of one of Japan's most exciting new writers, The Factory follows three workers at a sprawling industrial factory. Each worker focuses intently on the specific task they've been assigned: one shreds paper, one proofreads ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,754 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
dark 28%
challenging 27%
funny 14%
tense 14%
sad 7%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 4%
emotional 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
FatphobiaModerate
Animal death, Body shamingMinor
Sexual assault128 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811228855
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 29 October 2019
Description
The English-language debut of one of Japan's most exciting new writers, The Factory follows three workers at a sprawling industrial factory. Each worker focuses intently on the specific task they've been assigned: one shreds paper, one proofreads ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,754 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
dark 28%
challenging 27%
funny 14%
tense 14%
sad 7%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 4%
emotional 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
FatphobiaModerate
Animal death, Body shamingMinor
Sexual assault