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81 pages • first pub 1001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781595820631
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Tale of Genji is a very long romance, running to fifty-four chapters and describing the court life of Heian Japan, from the tenth century into the eleventh.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,175 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
emotional 34%
adventurous 23%
sad 20%
mysterious 16%
informative 15%
lighthearted 15%
funny 10%
relaxing 8%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 39% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
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Sexism, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Pedophilia, Kidnapping, IncestMinor
Bullying, Death of parent, Infertility81 pages • first pub 1001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781595820631
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Tale of Genji is a very long romance, running to fifty-four chapters and describing the court life of Heian Japan, from the tenth century into the eleventh.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,175 reviews
Moods
challenging 48%
emotional 34%
adventurous 23%
sad 20%
mysterious 16%
informative 15%
lighthearted 15%
funny 10%
relaxing 8%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 39% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Pedophilia, Kidnapping, IncestMinor
Bullying, Death of parent, Infertility