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A review by versmonesprit
Three Japanese Short Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Kafū Nagai, Koji Uno
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I know why I have this book — I collected the mini Modern set. What I can’t tell is why I read it, because I have the big Japanese story collection these were taken from. I want to save a deeper approach for when I read and review that, so I’ll keep this short.
Behind the Prison by Kafū Nagai was well written alright, but to me it offered nothing else that’s special and memorable.
Closet LLB by Kōji Uno was a huge leap from the previous story. I’d categorise this as the OG rot girl summer — and it was worryingly relatable. It did not, however, turn dark as I thought it would.
The last story by Akutagawa, General Kim, was a testament to that unique quality a Great Writer has. It’s hard to pinpoint what it is about this sort of prose, but it immediately sets itself apart and above all others. The tone was impeccable, and I loved the supernatural elements. Definitely a must-read!
Behind the Prison by Kafū Nagai was well written alright, but to me it offered nothing else that’s special and memorable.
Closet LLB by Kōji Uno was a huge leap from the previous story. I’d categorise this as the OG rot girl summer — and it was worryingly relatable. It did not, however, turn dark as I thought it would.
The last story by Akutagawa, General Kim, was a testament to that unique quality a Great Writer has. It’s hard to pinpoint what it is about this sort of prose, but it immediately sets itself apart and above all others. The tone was impeccable, and I loved the supernatural elements. Definitely a must-read!