Blue Bamboo: Tales of Fantasy and Romance by Osamu Dazai

Blue Bamboo: Tales of Fantasy and Romance

Osamu Dazai with Ralph F. McCarthy (Translator)

184 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

Stories deal with a man who changes into a bird, a brother and sister who share special powers, and family members who take turns telling a story

Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 65%
reflective 51%
funny 48%
relaxing 34%
adventurous 27%
emotional 20%
dark 17%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 13%
informative 6%
sad 6%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 30%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 31% | Character: 18% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.68

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