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Night Train to the Stars by Kenji Miyazawa

Night Train to the Stars

Kenji Miyazawa with John Bester (Translator)

175 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy magical realism reflective slow-paced
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Description

This translation of one of Miyazawa Kenji's children's tales explores theelationship between the infinite and everyday life in Northern Japan through galactic journey undertaken by the two young protagonists.

Community Reviews

3.89
based on 264 reviews

Moods

reflective: 73%

emotional: 61%

sad: 51%

mysterious: 42%

adventurous: 38%

inspiring: 22%

hopeful: 20%

relaxing: 20%

dark: 12%

lighthearted: 12%

challenging: 8%

funny: 4%

tense: 2%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
44% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

19% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

11% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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