Japanese Tales by Royall Tyler

Japanese Tales

Royall Tyler

340 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced

Description

Skillfully edited and translated, Japanese Tales opens up a faraway and fantastic world. Supernatural creatures bedevil the mere mortals who cross them, while the wisdom of the Buddha shines through in infinite manifestations.

Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
funny 60%
lighthearted 40%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

fast 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | N/A: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.72

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