A review by cat_thecatlady
The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories by

4.0

this is a really good anthology. it does a great job in showing the diverse variety you can find in japanese literature. like all collections, though, there were stories I enjoyed more than others. but overall, I wouldn't say there are bad stories in this book. just some better than others. the introduction by Murakami is also really well done and a good companion to every story.

I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about japanese literature and japan in general. or even if you're just looking to discover some new authors.