A review by samihami
The Life of a Stupid Man by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

adventurous dark mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Ironically I enioyed the short story Life of a Stupid Man the least. It was strange, and I just didn’t see the point.  
The first short story about the investigation, however, was very compelling. The issue with different testimonies and perspectives on a case is a real struggle in law and I think Akutagawa draws out the nuances in human experience very well.