A review by natasha29singh
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

3.0

I do understand the hype: it’s very tight, deftly structured fiction, often in the form of vignettes, save Cogwheels, which is super interesting to read from an autobiographical point of view. I can't lie and say I don't prefer more contemporary works, but I think the mix of spooky/eerie setting, plot, and descriptiveness make this a satisfying read.