Sakuran by Moyoco Anno

Sakuran

Moyoco Anno

290 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

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In Sakuran, Moyocco Anno lifts the veil on life in the Edo-period pleasure quarter, Yoshiwara. The story follows Kiyoha, sold into a brothel as a child and forced to work as a maid and her rise to prominence as one of the top-ranking courtesans in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

sad 77%
dark 55%
informative 55%
emotional 44%
reflective 22%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

fast 37%
medium 37%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.46

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