Japanese Tales by Royall Tyler

Japanese Tales

Royall Tyler

341 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced
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Here are two hundred and twenty dazzling tales from medieval Japan, tales that welcome us into a fabulous, faraway world populated by saints and scoundrels, ghosts and magical healers, and a vast assortment of deities and demons. Stories of miracl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
funny 75%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

fast 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.75

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