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254 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781593766900
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Soft Skull Press
Publication date: 20 October 2020
Description
In this witty and exuberant collection of feminist retellings of traditional Japanese folktales, humans live side by side with spirits who provide a variety of useful services--from truth-telling to babysitting, from protecting castles to fighting...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,407 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 38%
dark 25%
adventurous 23%
emotional 20%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
sad 4%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 22% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 6% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexism, Animal deathModerate
Suicide, Domestic abuse, Death of parentMinor
Rape, Sexual harassment, Body horror254 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781593766900
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Soft Skull Press
Publication date: 20 October 2020
Description
In this witty and exuberant collection of feminist retellings of traditional Japanese folktales, humans live side by side with spirits who provide a variety of useful services--from truth-telling to babysitting, from protecting castles to fighting...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,407 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 38%
dark 25%
adventurous 23%
emotional 20%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
sad 4%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 22% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 6% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexism, Animal deathModerate
Suicide, Domestic abuse, Death of parentMinor
Rape, Sexual harassment, Body horror