Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki

Japanese Fairy Tales

Yei Theodora Ozaki

126 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

This collection of Japanese fairy tales is the outcome of a suggestion made to me indirectly through a friend by Mr. Andrew Lang. They have been translated from the modern version written by Sadanami Sanjin. These stories are not literal translati...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
informative 50%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 33%
dark 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.6

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