Kappa by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

144 pages first pub 1927 (editions)

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From the author of Rashomon comes a Swiftian satire of Japanese society thinly disguised as the fictitious Kappaland. Peopled with creatures from Japanese folklore, Kappland serves as a vehicle for the humorous examination of the moral foibles of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews

Moods

funny 62%
reflective 50%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 37%
dark 33%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 8%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
informative 3%
tense 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 24%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | Plot: 26% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32% | No: 31% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.63

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