Revenge by Yōko Ogawa

162 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary horror literary short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

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Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 77%
tense 37%
reflective 34%
emotional 24%
sad 23%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 38%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 31% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.96

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