Blue Bamboo: Tales by Dazai Osamu by Ralph McCarthy, Osamu Dazai

Blue Bamboo: Tales by Dazai Osamu

Ralph McCarthy, Osamu Dazai

206 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

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 95 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 64%
reflective 58%
funny 47%
relaxing 41%
adventurous 23%
hopeful 17%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | Character: 27% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.7

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