Rashomon and Other Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

Rashomon and Other Stories

Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

118 pages first pub 1915 (editions) user-added

fiction short stories dark reflective medium-paced
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Description

Sardonic comments on the timeless frailties of human nature in stories which mirror the splendor and horror of medieval Japan.

Community Reviews

3.84
based on 97 reviews

Moods

reflective: 100%

dark: 66%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
33% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose No
33% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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