Patient X: The Case-Book of Ryunosuke Akutagawa by David Peace

Patient X: The Case-Book of Ryunosuke Akutagawa

David Peace

310 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

'Beautiful, gothic and powerfully mysterious.' ESQUIRE'One of the most original and intriguing books you'll read this year.' MAIL ON SUNDAY'His best to date.' DAVID MITCHELLRyunosuke Akutagawa was one of Japan's great writers - author of the stori...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
dark 75%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.44

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