In Ghostly Japan: Spooky Stories with the Folklore, Superstitions and Traditions of Old Japan by Lafcadio Hearn

In Ghostly Japan: Spooky Stories with the Folklore, Superstitions and Traditions of Old Japan

Lafcadio Hearn

258 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction horror short stories informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The Japanese have two kinds of ghosts in their folklore—the spirits of the dead, and the spirits of the living. This classic of Japanese literature invites you to take your choice if you dare.In Ghostly Japan collects twelve ghostly stories from L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
informative 61%
reflective 50%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
challenging 5%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 35%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 50% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | N/A: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.48

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