The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories by Yasunari Kawabata

The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories

Yasunari Kawabata

161 pages first pub 1926 (editions) user-added

fiction short stories reflective relaxing slow-paced
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One of the most influential figures in modern Japanese fiction, Yasunari Kawabata is treasured for the intensity of his perceptions and the compressed elegance of his style. Written between 1923 and 1929, these works form a shadow biography of the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
relaxing 60%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.52

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