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1360 pages • first pub 1001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393353396
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: 06 December 2016
Description
Murasaki Shikibu, born into the middle ranks of the aristocracy during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), wrote The Tale of Genji--widely considered the world's first novel--during the early years of the eleventh century. Expansive, compelling, and s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,167 reviews
Moods
challenging 49%
emotional 33%
adventurous 23%
sad 19%
mysterious 16%
informative 15%
lighthearted 14%
funny 9%
relaxing 7%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 39% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Pedophilia, Incest, InfidelityMinor
Bullying, Death of parent, Infertility
1360 pages • first pub 1001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393353396
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: 06 December 2016
Description
Murasaki Shikibu, born into the middle ranks of the aristocracy during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), wrote The Tale of Genji--widely considered the world's first novel--during the early years of the eleventh century. Expansive, compelling, and s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,167 reviews
Moods
challenging 49%
emotional 33%
adventurous 23%
sad 19%
mysterious 16%
informative 15%
lighthearted 14%
funny 9%
relaxing 7%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 39% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Pedophilia, Incest, InfidelityMinor
Bullying, Death of parent, Infertility