A review by aijoon
The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Seidensticker's translation is an easier read, but Tyler's version includes a lot of interesting context about linguistics and naming conventions—I recommend reading Seidensticker first, and then Tyler, or in tandem (I also happen to prefer Seidensticker's translations of the poetry). 
Would recommend, it's worth the time and effort.