fiction classics short stories adventurous reflective slow-paced

64 pages | first published 2018

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'Oh the cruelty of time, that destroys all things!'Beguiling, strange and hair-raising tales from early 20th century Japan: Nagai's Behind the Prison, Uno's Closet LLB and Akutagawa's deeply macabre General Kim.Penguin Modern: fifty new books cele...
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Summary of 318 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
dark 28%
funny 20%
emotional 15%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 12%
informative 10%
sad 10%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 36%
fast 34%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.26

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