Rivalry: A Geisha's Tale by Kafū Nagai

Rivalry: A Geisha's Tale

Kafū Nagai with Stephen Snyder (Translator)

184 pages first pub 1918 (editions)

fiction classics emotional slow-paced
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Originally published in 1918, Rivalry is regarded as the masterpiece of Nagai Kafu, a Japanese novelist known for his brilliant renderings of Tokyo in the early years of modern Japan. Stephen Snyder offers the first English translation of the comp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
lighthearted 50%
dark 25%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.54

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