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275 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547252698
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 20 March 2012
Description
Ichiro lives in New York City with his Japanese mother. His father, an American soldier, was killed in Iraq. Now, Ichi’s mom has decided they should move back to Japan to live with Ichi’s grandfather. Grandfather becomes Ichi’s tour guide, taki...
Community Reviews Summary of 286 reviews
Moods
informative 48%
reflective 39%
emotional 33%
dark 30%
mysterious 30%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
sad 18%
hopeful 12%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Violence, Blood, Death of parentModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaMinor
Gun violence, Suicide attempt, Colonisation275 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547252698
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 20 March 2012
Description
Ichiro lives in New York City with his Japanese mother. His father, an American soldier, was killed in Iraq. Now, Ichi’s mom has decided they should move back to Japan to live with Ichi’s grandfather. Grandfather becomes Ichi’s tour guide, taki...
Community Reviews Summary of 286 reviews
Moods
informative 48%
reflective 39%
emotional 33%
dark 30%
mysterious 30%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
sad 18%
hopeful 12%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Blood, Death of parentModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaMinor
Gun violence, Suicide attempt, Colonisation