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A review by abigel
Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things by Lafcadio Hearn

dark emotional informative mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I thoroughly enjoyed the stories, but maybe my favourite part was the Insect Studies section, where Hearn goes into the folklore surrounding ants, butterflies, and mosquitoes. The book is short, but felt very intense because of the diverse, sometimes dark, sometimes sad, but always beautiful tales. I recommend this read for anyone interested in Japanese Yokai.