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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
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hopeful
informative
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reflective
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tense
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The afterword was good, but for me the writing in the book didn't rise to the level of the afterword. Very interesting to know that this was based on the author's grandmother's own history, which also explains why this author wrote this particular book.
inspiring
medium-paced
A lovely historical fiction based on real people. A story about love and loss and oppression and faith.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
White Mulberry is a historical fiction closely based on the author's grandmother's life during her time as a nurse in Japan, where she had to forgo her Korean identity to fit into their society, and she had to grapple against the mocking eyes of others as she protected her son. This story follows Miyoung, who was once a bright child who had dreams but was sent to Japan due to unforeseen circumstances, and she later became known as "Ando Miyoko," the nurse and midwife that everybody would get to know. I cannot deny that I was scared about what would happen to her in the end, and fortunately, there was a happy ending, but we cannot deny that all the sacrifices she had to make—especially changing her identity—were difficult and should be acknowledged. She is a woman of resilience and strength. I'm glad that she lived a fulfilling life amidst war and uncertainties.
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced