When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka

When the Emperor Was Divine

Julie Otsuka

160 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

On a sunny day in Berkeley, California, in 1942, a woman sees a sign in a post office window, returns to her home, and matter-of-factly begins to pack her family's possessions. Like thousands of other Japanese Americans they have been reclassified...

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Moods

sad 77%
emotional 71%
reflective 57%
informative 41%
dark 35%
challenging 30%
tense 20%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 30%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 32% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.84

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