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277 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399156373
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A lively and surprising novel about a Japanese woman with a closely guarded secret, the American daughter who strives to live up to her mother's standards, and the rejuvenating power of forgiveness. How to Be an American Housewife is a novel abou...
Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
informative 41%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
challenging 16%
relaxing 16%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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277 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399156373
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A lively and surprising novel about a Japanese woman with a closely guarded secret, the American daughter who strives to live up to her mother's standards, and the rejuvenating power of forgiveness. How to Be an American Housewife is a novel abou...
Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
informative 41%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
challenging 16%
relaxing 16%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.