georgiaand's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ifearnofish's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
decafplease's review against another edition
4.0
A book filled with torment and violence, capable of Satisfying the pathological need of the masses for the grotesque, the uncanny, the abnormal. Read at your own risk.
nadiafleur's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
isabellediggle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Carter is the master of the short story. Her slow and thoughful adventures in Japan were captivating and gave an insight to her worldview, supporting the other stories in the collection. The rest were pure Carterian fantasy, dark and disturbing with beautiful prose. The theme of incest was very strong in this collection which was often jarring but a further read might expose a deeper meaning. The strong imagery of these tales will be enduring within me.
jesssicawho's review against another edition
2.0
It just isn't compelling me. I'll put it down and try again at a later time.