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58 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141195728
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"There can be no doubt that Akutagawa had more individuality than any other writer of his time and has left in Japanese literature a mass of artistic work, often grotesque and curious, that, while it undoubtedly angers the proletarian experimenter...
Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
mysterious 45%
tense 36%
sad 34%
challenging 24%
emotional 19%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 32% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 29% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 34% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Death, TortureModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Drug useMinor
Sexual assault
58 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141195728
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"There can be no doubt that Akutagawa had more individuality than any other writer of his time and has left in Japanese literature a mass of artistic work, often grotesque and curious, that, while it undoubtedly angers the proletarian experimenter...
Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
mysterious 45%
tense 36%
sad 34%
challenging 24%
emotional 19%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 32% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 29% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 34% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Death, TortureModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Drug useMinor
Sexual assault