The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales by Thersa Matsuura

The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales

Thersa Matsuura

224 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Beautiful, haunting, and grotesque, The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales offers stories reminiscent of traditional Japanese folktales alongside contemporary horror fiction. Matsuura's unique voice, in its poignancy and lightheartedness, is unforgett...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.78

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