Blue Bamboo: Tales of Fantasy and Romance by Osamu Dazai

Blue Bamboo: Tales of Fantasy and Romance

Osamu Dazai

184 pages • first pub 1993 (editions) user-added

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 170 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 63%
reflective 53%
funny 50%
relaxing 33%
adventurous 30%
emotional 23%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
informative 6%
sad 6%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 29%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 30% | Character: 17% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 34% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 18% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.67

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