The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories (Oxford Books of Prose & Verse)

The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories

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The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories (Oxford Books of Prose & Verse)

The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories

Written by Theodore W. Goossen
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Pages 452
Language Eng
Published April 1, 1997
ISBN 6754123
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Theodore W. Goossen

Theodore W. Goossen is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Theodore W. Goossen can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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Barbara Carter
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Not entirely to my refined tastes. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
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William Edwards
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