Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki

Japanese Fairy Tales

Yei Theodora Ozaki

156 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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This collection of Japanese fairy tales is the outcome of a suggestion made to me indirectly through a friend by Mr. Andrew Lang. They have been translated from the modern version written by Sadanami Sanjin. These stories are not literal translati...

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Community Reviews Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
lighthearted 43%
informative 37%
reflective 37%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
dark 18%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
tense 12%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 20% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.51

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