Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie

Fifty Words for Rain

Asha Lemmie

422 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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From debut author Asha Lemmie, a sweeping, heartrending coming-of-age novel about a young woman's quest for acceptance—and the unexpected ally that will change everything—in post–World War II Japan.Kyoto, Japan, 1948. "If a woman knows nothing els...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,708 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 81%
dark 52%
reflective 34%
tense 27%
challenging 26%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 21%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.7

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