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144 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312302481
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 23 April 2003
Description
The Japanese believe that until the age of three children, whether Japanese or not, are gods, each one an okosama, or "lord child." On their third birthday they fall from grace and join the rest of the human race. In Am lie Nothomb's new novel The...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,052 reviews
Moods
funny 71%
lighthearted 30%
emotional 28%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 17%
dark 15%
relaxing 14%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
sad 8%
hopeful 7%
tense 5%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, DeathModerate
War, GoreMinor
Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
144 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312302481
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 23 April 2003
Description
The Japanese believe that until the age of three children, whether Japanese or not, are gods, each one an okosama, or "lord child." On their third birthday they fall from grace and join the rest of the human race. In Am lie Nothomb's new novel The...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,052 reviews
Moods
funny 71%
lighthearted 30%
emotional 28%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 17%
dark 15%
relaxing 14%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
sad 8%
hopeful 7%
tense 5%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, DeathModerate
War, GoreMinor
Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Classism