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kirstenrose22's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this, and the language was gorgeous and moving. I do wish there were actual characters and plot - instead of just what amounted to lists of all the permutations of experience. While that was lovely, it was not as fulfilling as it might have been.
lilktcata's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
elisehgh's review against another edition
4.0
Dit boek heeft mij met mijn beide voeten op de grond gezet. Het heeft mij doen lachen, diep verdrietig gemaakt en veel bijgeleerd op zo weinig pagina´s. Het trekt u mee in een wereld en doet het op een manier die ik nog nooit ervaren heb. Oprecht een grote aanrader.
endlessblankpages's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
aawallin's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
miiiiiiilla's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
sundaydutro's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
5.0
A historical fiction that’s slow-paced, emotional, and reflective. Apparently it’s a follow-up to another book which I didn’t realize when I started reading it, so you may want to read When the Emperor Was Divine first (which I still haven’t, although it’s on my TBR now). A beautiful look at Japanese brides coming to America to wed just before the war and their experiences here before ultimately being shipped off to concentration camps.