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208 pages • first pub 1001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486414157
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 24 August 2000
Description
Completed in the early 11th century, The Tale of Genji is considered the supreme masterpiece of Japanese prose literature, and one of the world's earliest novels. A work of great length, it comprises six parts, the first part of which (also called...
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
208 pages • first pub 1001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486414157
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 24 August 2000
Description
Completed in the early 11th century, The Tale of Genji is considered the supreme masterpiece of Japanese prose literature, and one of the world's earliest novels. A work of great length, it comprises six parts, the first part of which (also called...
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