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254 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781593766900
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Soft Skull Press
Publication date: 20 October 2020
Description
In this witty and exuberant collection of feminist retellings of traditional Japanese folktales, humans live side by side with spirits who provide a variety of useful services--from truth-telling to babysitting, from protecting castles to fighting...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,461 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 38%
dark 24%
adventurous 23%
emotional 20%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
challenging 4%
sad 4%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 21% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Death, BullyingModerate
Suicide, Domestic abuse, Death of parentMinor
Rape, Sexual harassment, Animal death
254 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781593766900
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Soft Skull Press
Publication date: 20 October 2020
Description
In this witty and exuberant collection of feminist retellings of traditional Japanese folktales, humans live side by side with spirits who provide a variety of useful services--from truth-telling to babysitting, from protecting castles to fighting...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,461 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 38%
dark 24%
adventurous 23%
emotional 20%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
challenging 4%
sad 4%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 21% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Death, BullyingModerate
Suicide, Domestic abuse, Death of parentMinor
Rape, Sexual harassment, Animal death