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Three Plays by Kōbō Abe: Involuntary Homicide / The Green Stockings / The Ghost is Here by Kōbō Abe
archer_sloane's review
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I love Abe, and I know his plays are very popular in Japan, but they don't come across well on paper, and I think the translation isn't great. I wouldn't blame you for skipping them.
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