Tales of Japan: Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic by Kotaro Chiba, Chronicle Books

Tales of Japan: Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic

Kotaro Chiba, Chronicle Books

168 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Description

A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king.This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment....

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Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
mysterious 37%
reflective 33%
dark 29%
informative 22%
lighthearted 14%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 11% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 23% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 26% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.71

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