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336 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143137887
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Description
A collectible hardcover edition of the best stories by the father of the Japanese short story—including the two that inspired Kurosawa's classic samurai film about the subjectivity of truth—featuring an introduction by Haruki MurakamiA Penguin Vit...
Community Reviews Summary of 961 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 41%
emotional 36%
mysterious 33%
challenging 30%
tense 29%
funny 25%
adventurous 19%
inspiring 7%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 32% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 59% | N/A: 24% | No: 11% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Violence, War, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Child death, Misogyny, Infidelity
336 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143137887
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Description
A collectible hardcover edition of the best stories by the father of the Japanese short story—including the two that inspired Kurosawa's classic samurai film about the subjectivity of truth—featuring an introduction by Haruki MurakamiA Penguin Vit...
Community Reviews Summary of 961 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 41%
emotional 36%
mysterious 33%
challenging 30%
tense 29%
funny 25%
adventurous 19%
inspiring 7%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 32% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 59% | N/A: 24% | No: 11% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideModerate
Violence, War, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Child death, Misogyny, Infidelity