Tokyo Decadence: 15 Stories by Ryū Murakami

Tokyo Decadence: 15 Stories

Ryū Murakami with Ralph McCarthy (Translator)

280 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced
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A cream-of-the-crop selection of Murakami's brilliance and piercing wit.This collection shows sides of Ryu Murakami that even avid fans may not be expecting. The intriguing, somewhat disturbing stories that Topaz was based on are included here, as...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
reflective 64%
sad 35%
mysterious 21%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 36% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.55

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