matcharlyy's review
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
unquietslumberer_tia's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
pemdas97's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
ioana_cristovici's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
reading_for_pluto's review
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Gore, Grief, Death, and Murder
versmonesprit's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Of the 14 stories in this small selection, I liked just over half, but even fewer were genuinely enjoyable. The fault partially lies in the translation, which sounds way too modern and Western, stripping the character of these stories. The other portion of the fault, I find, lies in the act of reading itself: these are very much like folk stories, which by nature are meant to be told. I feel I’d have enjoyed them more had I listened to them individually, interspersed, and even better if within the right atmosphere.
I also can’t help but feel I’m missing necessary historical and literary context to be able to appreciate what these stories are. For me they were a bit too short and rushed to really drive anything home, be it strangeness or shock.
I also can’t help but feel I’m missing necessary historical and literary context to be able to appreciate what these stories are. For me they were a bit too short and rushed to really drive anything home, be it strangeness or shock.
paquitamackay9688's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nata_lee's review
3.25
I wouldn’t say any of these stories impacted me in any way… but I didn’t dislike them either. I think with further analysis (for example of the symbolism) one could understand better the worth or significance of the very short stories here presented.