May 16, 2022

Two novellas in one

This book contains two novellas, each unrelated to the other. The first, the titular 夜市, follows two young people as they visit a mysterious night market. The other, 風の古道, follows a young man after he slips into a sort of 'in-between' place while exploring and tries to make it back home. Both stories have a rather melancholy air, and the author does a great job painting a scene in your mind as you read about these admittedly scary places. Each story leaves you with plenty to think about, especially certain moral decisions made by the main characters and the people they meet.

I would definitely say this a good book for intermediate readers. The vocabulary is rich and descriptive, while the grammar isn't overly difficult (around N3, maybe). Plus, you can read half the book and feel a sense of accomplishment finishing something, then read the other half for another success, which is always a boon when working your way through "real" books.

I'm definitely interested in checking out the author's other works, which I hear may also be good ones for intermediate learners.

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