Beneath the Moon: Fairy Tales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World by Yoshi Yoshitani

Beneath the Moon: Fairy Tales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World

Yoshi Yoshitani

167 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous medium-paced

Description

Powerful and universal retellings of seventy-eight divine stories, legends, and myths from around the world, each accompanied by a gorgeous illustration from acclaimed artist Yoshi Yoshitani. Many of the lessons we learn are shared stories passed ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews

Moods

informative 69%
adventurous 66%
lighthearted 34%
relaxing 33%
inspiring 30%
reflective 17%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 12%
emotional 8%
funny 7%
challenging 4%
sad 4%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 44% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 17% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

N/A: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 41% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.08

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