Reviews

Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki

tessahartman's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

kitsuneheart's review against another edition

5.0

I'm not a renowned expert on Japanese folklore and mythology, but I have read a fair bit and took a course on it in college, so from my perspective, I'll say that this is quite a nice and accurate collection. I had been listening to the different fairy tale books by Joseph Jacobs, and for some reason thought that this was one of his. To find it was written by an actual Japanese person was a relief, and having it come from his perspective I think does help the book's credibility.

Now, any parents looking to teach their children about Japanese folk tales, be aware, they're a bit more grim and crude. Not shockingly so for most people, but the more uptight will balk at stories of infidelity and toilet humor. Kids might not get the former, but they'll love the latter!

A really good pick if you want to either expand your child's bedtime repertoire, or if you're just wanting to learn a bit more about Japan. I'll certainly be keeping an eye out for a physical version of this!

ikraa's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

xeve's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

eesnow940's review against another edition

5.0

Folktales

I prefer this over Grimm and such. Not all of these are negative and depressing. I wish there were more books out there like that.

jholloed's review against another edition

3.0

Its finny how fairy tales the world over have such come themes.
Good and evil, fantastic magic, etc.
Good read, easy to get through becuase you can read it in short clips. Veru insightful to the culture I think.

ogreart's review against another edition

3.0

I found these to be interesting. The transmission of what is important in a culture coming down through the fairy tales we tell our children is so visible. Then again, I was looking for it, so maybe that's why. The stories themselves were enjoyable and the narrator did a fine job.

omega's review against another edition

adventurous informative lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

3.5

ohmycookies's review against another edition

2.0

Ik had andere verwachtingen. Eigenlijk was dit boek niet heel erg leuk...

darthshep's review against another edition

4.0

Some really good short stories in here.