Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales by Yōko Ogawa

Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales

Yōko Ogawa with Stephen Snyder (Translator)

162 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary horror literary short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

SINISTER FORCES COLLIDE AND UNITE A HOST OF DESPERATE CHARACTERS IN THIS EERIE CYCLE OF INTERWOVEN TALES FROM YOKO OGAWA, THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF THE HOUSEKEEPER AND THE PROFESSOR.An aspiring writer moves into a new apartment and discov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,323 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 76%
tense 37%
reflective 36%
sad 24%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 37%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 36% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.96

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