How to Be an American Housewife by Margaret Dilloway

How to Be an American Housewife

Margaret Dilloway

220 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 728 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 69%
hopeful 38%
informative 38%
sad 30%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 23%
challenging 15%
relaxing 15%
tense 15%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.57

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