The Book of Tokyo: A City in Short Fiction by Michael Emmerich, Kaori Ekuni, Mitsuyo Kakuta, Masashi Matsuie, Osamu Hashimoto, Jim Hinks, Toshiyuki Horie, Hitomi Kanehara, Shūichi Yoshida, Banana Yoshimoto, Hideo Furukawa, Nao-Cola Yamazaki, Hiromi Kawakami

180 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

A shape-shifter arrives at Tokyo harbour in human form, set to embark on an unstoppable rampage through the city’s train network…A young woman is accompanied home one night by a reclusive student, and finds herself lured into a flat full of eerie ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
reflective 63%
mysterious 54%
sad 36%
adventurous 27%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.43

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