Blue Bamboo: Japanese Tales of Fantasy by Osamu Dazai

Blue Bamboo: Japanese Tales of Fantasy

Osamu Dazai with Ralph F. McCarthy

184 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

A glimpse into the humorous, sardonic world of Dazai Osamu, presenting a new and very different look at a one of the recognized masters of Japanese, and indeed global, literature. These works from the middle years of his brief career show a skille...

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Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 64%
reflective 53%
funny 46%
relaxing 32%
adventurous 28%
emotional 21%
dark 17%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 14%
informative 7%
sad 7%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 31%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 33% | Character: 19% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 39% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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