Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things by Lafcadio Hearn

Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things

Lafcadio Hearn

256 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction horror short stories adventurous informative reflective medium-paced
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This collection of Japanese supernatural stories is a classic work in the field of Japanese horror. Known primarily as an early interpreter of Japanese culture and customs, the famous writer Lafcadio Hearn also wrote ghost stories--"delicate, tran...

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Community Reviews Summary of 449 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
dark 68%
informative 48%
reflective 34%
adventurous 28%
funny 20%
tense 17%
sad 14%
emotional 11%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | N/A: 26% | A mix: 21% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 32% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.7

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