Blossoms and Shadows by Lian Hearn

Blossoms and Shadows

Lian Hearn

496 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance adventurous emotional slow-paced
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Description

This is the story of the birth of modern Japan, told by Tsuru, a young woman who breaks every stereotype of the Japanese lady. We meet her on the day of her sister s wedding, and soon realise that she will not accept the same domestic role that he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

adventurous 57%
dark 42%
emotional 42%
reflective 42%
challenging 28%
informative 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

2.93

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