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518 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241311905
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 14 July 2020
Description
A major new collection of Japanese short stories, many appearing in English for the first time, with an introduction by Haruki Murakami A Penguin ClassicThis fantastically varied and exciting collection celebrates the art of the Japanese short sto...
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
518 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241311905
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 14 July 2020
Description
A major new collection of Japanese short stories, many appearing in English for the first time, with an introduction by Haruki Murakami A Penguin ClassicThis fantastically varied and exciting collection celebrates the art of the Japanese short sto...
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