The Buddha Tree by Kenneth Strong, Fumio Niwa

The Buddha Tree

Kenneth Strong, Fumio Niwa

380 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction religion reflective medium-paced
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Description

A glimpse at a hero gone wrong and the workings of the modern Buddhist church, this novel presents an insight into human weaknesses, sensitive sketches of the Japanese countryside, and revelatons of materialism suffusing the modern Buddhist churches.

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Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.92

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