Japanese Gothic Tales by Kyoka Izumi

Japanese Gothic Tales

Kyoka Izumi with Charles Shirō Inouye (Translator)

212 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction short stories
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Resisting the various forms of realism popular during the Meiji enlightenment, Izumi Kyoka (1873-1939) was among the most popular writers who continued to work in the old-fashioned genres of fantasy, mystery, and romance. Gothic Tales makes availa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 60%
mysterious 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.95

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