Blue Bamboo: Japanese Tales of Fantasy by Osamu Dazai

Blue Bamboo: Japanese Tales of Fantasy

Osamu Dazai

184 pages first pub 1993 (editions) user-added

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

A glimpse into the humorous, sardonic world of Dazai Osamu, presenting a new and very different look at a one of the recognized masters of Japanese, and indeed global, literature. These works from the middle years of his brief career show a skille...

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Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 61%
reflective 54%
funny 48%
adventurous 32%
relaxing 32%
emotional 25%
mysterious 19%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 9%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 28%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 29% | Character: 16% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 17% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.68

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