Where the Wild Ladies Are by Aoko Matsuda

Where the Wild Ladies Are

Aoko Matsuda with Polly Barton (Translator)

254 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy literary short stories funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,407 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
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

medium 59%
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

3.86

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