The Tale of Genji
by Murasaki Shikibu
Taste attributes: romancehistoricaldramaslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringlove conquers allcomplex relationshiptroubled leads
Boxlist takeOriginal and slow-paced: a realistic romance novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like patience over pace.
Pace: slow · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.0 / 5
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About This Book
The most famous work of Japanese literature and the world's first novel—written a thousand years ago and one of the enduring classics of world literature.
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- Murasaki Shikibu
- Published
- 1010
- Pages
- 302
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