arcyeus 's review for:

Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

3.5

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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17 short, fiery stories. My favourite ones are the historical retellings of mediaeval Japanese folktales because I really learned a lot more about the intricacies of feudal Japan, it's hierarchy and religion. His Meiji and Taisho period stories, though more experimental, in my opinion dragged on and were less interesting.