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A review by arfserra
The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories by Jay Rubin
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
"Leftover" 2022 read. Like any short stories collection, I had some favorites and some not-so-good.
I'm a fan of Japanese art, anime, and games but haven't read a lot of literature beyond Murakami and Kawakami, so it was fun to try and identify the common cultural threads. I found the atomic bombing-related stories incredibly hard to read, proof of how powerful narratives can be.
I'm a fan of Japanese art, anime, and games but haven't read a lot of literature beyond Murakami and Kawakami, so it was fun to try and identify the common cultural threads. I found the atomic bombing-related stories incredibly hard to read, proof of how powerful narratives can be.
Graphic: Violence