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576 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141395630
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 28 June 2018
Description
This fantastically varied and exciting collection celebrates the great Japanese short story, from its modern origins in the nineteenth century to the remarkable works being written today. Short story writers already well-known to English-language ...
Community Reviews Summary of 361 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
dark 50%
challenging 39%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 37%
informative 30%
sad 24%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 20%
funny 18%
tense 16%
lighthearted 13%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | N/A: 30% | Plot: 7% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
N/A: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 42% | Yes: 10% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | No: 27% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 16% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Ableism, Child abuseModerate
Murder, Sexual content
576 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141395630
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 28 June 2018
Description
This fantastically varied and exciting collection celebrates the great Japanese short story, from its modern origins in the nineteenth century to the remarkable works being written today. Short story writers already well-known to English-language ...
Community Reviews Summary of 361 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
dark 50%
challenging 39%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 37%
informative 30%
sad 24%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 20%
funny 18%
tense 16%
lighthearted 13%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | N/A: 30% | Plot: 7% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
N/A: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 42% | Yes: 10% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | No: 27% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 16% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Ableism, Child abuseModerate
Murder, Sexual content