In Ghostly Japan: Spooky Stories with the Folklore, Superstitions and Traditions of Old Japan by Lafcadio Hearn

In Ghostly Japan: Spooky Stories with the Folklore, Superstitions and Traditions of Old Japan

Lafcadio Hearn

258 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction horror short stories informative mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The Japanese have two kinds of ghosts in their folklore—the spirits of the dead, and the spirits of the living. This classic of Japanese literature invites you to take your choice if you dare.In Ghostly Japan collects twelve ghostly stories from L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
reflective 62%
informative 58%
dark 48%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 17%
relaxing 13%
sad 13%
tense 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 50% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 30% | No: 25% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 38% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.49

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