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82 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811232166
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Publication date: 06 June 2023
Description
The Kappa is a creature from Japanese folklore known for dragging unwary toddlers to their deaths in rivers: a scaly, child-sized creature, looking something like a frog, but with a sharp, pointed beak and an oval-shaped saucer on top of its head,...
Community Reviews Summary of 466 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
adventurous 43%
mysterious 36%
dark 33%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 8%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
informative 4%
tense 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | Plot: 26% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 30% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, Suicide attemptModerate
Mental illness, Genocide, PregnancyMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Sexism
82 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811232166
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Publication date: 06 June 2023
Description
The Kappa is a creature from Japanese folklore known for dragging unwary toddlers to their deaths in rivers: a scaly, child-sized creature, looking something like a frog, but with a sharp, pointed beak and an oval-shaped saucer on top of its head,...
Community Reviews Summary of 466 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
adventurous 43%
mysterious 36%
dark 33%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 8%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
informative 4%
tense 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | Plot: 26% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 30% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, Suicide attemptModerate
Mental illness, Genocide, PregnancyMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Sexism