Tales of Japan: Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic (Book of Japanese Mythology, Folk Tales from Japan) by Chronicle Books

Tales of Japan: Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic (Book of Japanese Mythology, Folk Tales from Japan)

Tales

Chronicle Books with Kotaro Chiba (Illustrator)

168 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Description

A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king.This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment....

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
mysterious 37%
reflective 33%
dark 29%
informative 22%
lighthearted 14%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 11% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 23% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 26% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.71

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