Harp of Burma by Howard Hibbett, Michio Takeyama

132 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction historical emotional hopeful slow-paced
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Harp of Burma is Japan's haunting answer to Germany's famous requiem for the First World War, All Quiet on the Western Front.Winner of the prestigious Mainichi Shuppan Bunkasho prize and the subject of an acclaimed film by Ichikawa Kon, Harp of Bu...

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Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

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3.52

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