A Woman of Pleasure: A Novel by Kiyoko Murata

A Woman of Pleasure: A Novel

Kiyoko Murata

320 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

An unforgettable novel of fearless women banding together to pursue the lives they want, inspired by the real-life historic Japanese courtesan strikeIn 1903, a fifteen-year-old girl named Aoi Ichi is sold to the most exclusive brothel in Kumamoto,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 62%
sad 55%
informative 53%
dark 39%
hopeful 32%
challenging 23%
inspiring 20%
funny 9%
tense 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 25%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.94

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