The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales by Thersa Matsuura, Gene O'Neill

The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales

Thersa Matsuura, Gene O'Neill

222 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Beautiful, haunting, and grotesque, The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Stories offers stories reminiscent of traditional Japanese folktales alongside contemporary horror fiction. Matsuura’s unique voice, in its poignancy and lightheartedness, is unforge...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 60%
adventurous 40%
tense 40%
funny 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.75

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