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592 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440240853
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Dell
Publication date: 26 August 2003
Description
"Exotic, entertaining . . . an] exceptional first novel."--San Francisco Chronicle The year is 1861. After two centuries of isolation, Japan has opened its doors to the West. And as foreign ships threaten to rain destruction on the Shogun's castl...
Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews
Moods
dark 37%
emotional 37%
tense 37%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
Pace
fast 12%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
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592 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440240853
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Dell
Publication date: 26 August 2003
Description
"Exotic, entertaining . . . an] exceptional first novel."--San Francisco Chronicle The year is 1861. After two centuries of isolation, Japan has opened its doors to the West. And as foreign ships threaten to rain destruction on the Shogun's castl...
Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews
Moods
dark 37%
emotional 37%
tense 37%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
Pace
fast 12%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.