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Bullet Train

Kōtarō Isaka
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Bullet Train

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Kōtarō Isaka

Bullet Train

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Japan • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Kōtarō Isaka's Bullet Train follows five highly skilled individuals aboard a high-speed train, each on separate yet intertwining missions. The narrative explores themes of fate and interconnectedness as their paths collide, leading to unexpected consequences. The story unfolds with suspense and intricate planning, showcasing Isaka's ability to weave complex characters and plots.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

20,243 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kōtarō Isaka's Bullet Train delivers a thrilling and darkly humorous ride through a high-speed train filled with assassins. Critics praise its intricate plot and engaging character dynamics, though some find its numerous twists to be convoluted and its pace uneven. Overall, the novel's unique blend of wit and suspense offers an enjoyable read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bullet Train?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced thrillers with dark humor and a cast of quirky, interwoven characters would relish Kōtarō Isaka's Bullet Train. Fans of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or Quentin Tarantino's storytelling style, blending intense action and wit, should find this novel particularly engaging.

4.0

20,243 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Japan • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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