158 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782272717
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication date: 05 December 2017
Description
The Akutagawa Prize-winning stories from one of the most highly regarded and provocative contemporary Japanese writers: part of our Japanese novella series, showcasing the best contemporary Japanese writing. In these three haunting and lyrical sto...
Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
challenging 35%
dark 33%
adventurous 20%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
tense 8%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 23% | N/A: 19% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 41% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
IncestModerate
Sexual assault, Violence, BloodMinor
Animal death, Infidelity, Sexual content
158 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782272717
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication date: 05 December 2017
Description
The Akutagawa Prize-winning stories from one of the most highly regarded and provocative contemporary Japanese writers: part of our Japanese novella series, showcasing the best contemporary Japanese writing. In these three haunting and lyrical sto...
Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
challenging 35%
dark 33%
adventurous 20%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
tense 8%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 23% | N/A: 19% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 41% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
IncestModerate
Sexual assault, Violence, BloodMinor
Animal death, Infidelity, Sexual content