Tales of Moonlight and Rain by Anthony H. Chambers, Ueda Akinari

Tales of Moonlight and Rain

Anthony H. Chambers, Ueda Akinari

235 pages first pub 1776 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

First published in 1776, the nine gothic tales in this collection are Japan's finest and most celebrated examples of the literature of the occult. They subtly merge the world of reason with the realm of the uncanny and exemplify the period's fasci...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

mysterious 60%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.61

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