A review by maurits
The Moon Over the Mountain and Other Stories by Atsushi Nakajima

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

The stories are alright, but they are similar in style to certain Chinese classics. That is, they are rather 'matter of fact' and don't really grip you emotionally. Moreover, Nakajima keeps so close to the source material he is drawing on (those Chinese classics) I sometimes thought I could just as well read the sources. 

I did especially enjoy Li Ling. I felt the characters had more depth than in the other stories.