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reila's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
cami19's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
chibi_estefy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
gabsv's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
elitza's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
andredias's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"Rashomon and Other Stories" by Akutagawa presents a captivating exploration of human nature through a collection of tales set in feudal Japan. Akutagawa's masterful storytelling delves into themes of morality, perception, and the complexity of truth. Each narrative is intricately woven with rich cultural details, offering profound insights into the human psyche.
The titular story, "Rashomon," is a haunting examination of the subjectivity of truth, famously adapted into film by Akira Kurosawa. Other stories such as "In a Grove" and "The Nose" further showcase Akutagawa's ability to dissect the darkest corners of the human soul with precision and depth.
Akutagawa challenges readers to confront their perceptions of reality and morality through his timeless prose, leaving a lasting impression long after the stories have been read. "Rashomon and Other Stories" stands as a timeless masterpiece, cementing Akutagawa's legacy as one of Japan's greatest literary figures.
keld1602's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ybbmel's review against another edition
akutagawa is such an amazing story teller, the translator really helped bring these stories to life. :)
mirrorofneptune's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I found each of the short stories interesting and I enjoyed reading them as a collection– there were definitive themes of rumination on human nature. A couple stories I think I’ll understand better after reading more about the time period, but that’s true for a lot of classic literature.
My version had:
My version had:
- Rashōmon
- Tobacco and the Devil
- The Nose
- The Handkerchief
- Lice
- The Pipe
- The Spider’s Thread
- The Wine Worm
noranie's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0