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Iman Qadri
is 7% done
this is the perfect intersection of my favorite things: gothic and japanese literature. so far, the introduction is providing very very interesting cultural context for the meiji era and Kyoka's history-- so hyped!!!
— Nov 17, 2025 09:28PM
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Iman Qadri
is on page 168 of 212
the afterword is actually so fire i’m taking notes
— Feb 08, 2026 09:58PM
Iman Qadri
is on page 159 of 212
i finished all the short stories! very excited to read the afterword of explanation. kyoka’s stories are so sensual and alluring and shrouded in mystery. i was often left curious and a little confused— hope it’ll clear up some of that and provide context from his personal life like the introduction did!
— Feb 07, 2026 09:29PM
Iman Qadri
is on page 75 of 212
The Holy Man of Mount Kōya is by far my favorite story so far, albeit only the second one. themes of lust, temptation, religion, and devotion!! 10/10. it contains all the elements of what makes me love japanese folktales and horror so much. Kyōka's writing isn't necessarily horrific but conquers themes often explored in horror with elements of horror (ie witches).
— Dec 04, 2025 01:01PM
Iman Qadri
is 7% done
the copy i downloaded was corrupted so i had to buy a physical copy from ebay (the first story was just that good). more on that later... gonna reread The Surgery Room to further digest it
— Nov 20, 2025 09:03PM
