The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories by Yasunari Kawabata

The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories

Yasunari Kawabata with J. Martin Holman (Translator)

176 pages first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective relaxing slow-paced

Description

Influential Japanese novelist Yasunari Kawabata has constructed an autobiography through his fiction with this new collection of stories that parallel major events and themes in his life. In the lyrical prose that is his signature, these 23 tales ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
relaxing 66%
sad 66%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.57

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