The Big Wave by Pearl S. Buck

The Big Wave

Pearl S. Buck

64 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

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Description

The author's famous story of a Japanese boy who must face life after escaping the tidal wave destruction of his family and village . . .--Booklist. Illustrated with 18th- and 19th-century Japanese prints.

Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 75%
hopeful 58%
reflective 50%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 16%
tense 16%
challenging 8%
informative 8%

Pace

fast 81%
slow 9%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.66

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