Number9Dream
Number9Dream
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1990s
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
number9dream by David Mitchell follows a young man named Eiji Miyake in Tokyo as he searches for his estranged father. The novel weaves the protagonist’s journeys with dreams, memories, and a series of vivid encounters, blending reality and fantasy. Eiji faces personal trials and learns about his past while navigating the city's enigmatic underworld.
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Review Roundup
David Mitchell's Number9Dream impresses with its inventive narrative and intricate structure, blending surrealism with stark reality. Critics praise its imaginative plot and vivid settings but note that its complexity can be disorienting. Some find its shifting styles brilliant, while others see them as overly ambitious. A thought-provoking but challenging read.
Who Should Read Number9Dream?
Readers who relish psychological depth, intricate narratives, and metaphysical musings will enjoy David Mitchell's Number9Dream. If you admire Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore or David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas, this novel's blend of Japanese setting, surreal elements, and coming-of-age story is likely to captivate you.
27,417 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1990s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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