Crackling Mountain and Other Stories by Osamu Dazai

Crackling Mountain and Other Stories

Osamu Dazai with James J. O'Brien

256 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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Features 11 outstanding works by Osamu Dazai, widely regarded as one of 20th century Japan's most gifted writers and a master teller of tales. Dazai experimented with a wide variety of short story styles and brought to each a sophisticated sense o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
funny 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 22%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.83

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