Rashōmon and Seventeen Other Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Jay Rubin, Yoshihiro Tatsumi, Haruki Murakami

Rashōmon and Seventeen Other Stories

Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Jay Rubin, Yoshihiro Tatsumi, Haruki Murakami

320 pages • first pub 1927 (editions) user-added

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This collection features a brilliant new translation of the Japanese master's stories, from the source for the movie Rashōmon to his later, more autobiographical writings.Ryūnosuke Akutagawa (1892-1927) is one of Japan’s foremost stylists - a mode...

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Community Reviews Summary of 734 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
reflective 71%
sad 39%
emotional 35%
mysterious 35%
tense 29%
challenging 28%
funny 25%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 35% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 64% | N/A: 21% | No: 9% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.03

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