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304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804366257
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canelo
Publication date: 24 August 2023
Description
In 1579, a Portuguese trade ship sails into port at Kinchotsu, Japan, loaded with European wares and weapons. Also aboard is an East African slave. Taken from his village as a boy, sold to mercenaries and forced to fight in Indian wars that meant ...
Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews
Moods
informative 56%
dark 44%
sad 40%
emotional 36%
inspiring 36%
reflective 36%
tense 24%
challenging 20%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 8%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 81% | Character: 13% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, War, ViolenceModerate
Death, Rape, Sexual violence
304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804366257
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canelo
Publication date: 24 August 2023
Description
In 1579, a Portuguese trade ship sails into port at Kinchotsu, Japan, loaded with European wares and weapons. Also aboard is an East African slave. Taken from his village as a boy, sold to mercenaries and forced to fight in Indian wars that meant ...
Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews
Moods
informative 56%
dark 44%
sad 40%
emotional 36%
inspiring 36%
reflective 36%
tense 24%
challenging 20%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 8%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 81% | Character: 13% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, War, ViolenceModerate
Death, Rape, Sexual violence