Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things by Lafcadio Hearn

Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things

Lafcadio Hearn

256 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction horror short stories adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

Description

A blind musician with amazing talent is called upon to perform for the dead. Faceless creatures haunt an unwary traveler. A beautiful woman — the personification of winter at its cruelest — ruthlessly kills unsuspecting mortals. These and 17 other...

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Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
dark 57%
informative 42%
reflective 38%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
tense 19%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 14% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 31% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 31% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

3.7

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