520 pages • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A major new collection of Japanese short stories, many appearing in English for the first time, with an introduction by Haruki Murakami A Penguin ClassicThis fantastically varied and exciting collection celebrates the art of the Japanese short sto...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
dark 51%
adventurous 42%
challenging 39%
mysterious 36%
informative 33%
sad 27%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
funny 18%
relaxing 18%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | N/A: 36% | Plot: 9% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 8% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 4% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 28% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Ableism, Child abuseModerate
Sexual content, Murder
520 pages • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A major new collection of Japanese short stories, many appearing in English for the first time, with an introduction by Haruki Murakami A Penguin ClassicThis fantastically varied and exciting collection celebrates the art of the Japanese short sto...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
dark 51%
adventurous 42%
challenging 39%
mysterious 36%
informative 33%
sad 27%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
funny 18%
relaxing 18%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | N/A: 36% | Plot: 9% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 8% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 4% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 28% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Ableism, Child abuseModerate
Sexual content, Murder