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356 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781862074019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 17 January 2001
Description
Franklin Hata, Korean by birth but raised in Japan, is an outsider in American society, but he embodies the values of the town he calls his own – he is polite and keeps himself to himself. Franklin deflects everyone with courtesy and impenetrable ...
Community Reviews Summary of 365 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
reflective 70%
emotional 58%
challenging 35%
tense 29%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 37% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Abortion, Sexual violence, WarModerate
Death, Gun violence, AddictionMinor
Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts356 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781862074019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 17 January 2001
Description
Franklin Hata, Korean by birth but raised in Japan, is an outsider in American society, but he embodies the values of the town he calls his own – he is polite and keeps himself to himself. Franklin deflects everyone with courtesy and impenetrable ...
Community Reviews Summary of 365 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
reflective 70%
emotional 58%
challenging 35%
tense 29%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 37% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Sexual violence, WarModerate
Death, Gun violence, AddictionMinor
Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts