Reviews

The River Ki by Sawako Ariyoshi

the_f_reader's review against another edition

emotional informative lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

marixxxx's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

jul1a1's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

3.75

cloudeater's review against another edition

4.0

Oh gawd this book spoke to my soul.

ashleyjo5's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

moncoinlecture's review against another edition

4.0

J'aurais dû lire le roman avant la BD! Voici donc la partie qui me manquait. J'ai beaucoup aimé!

yaizaps's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

hnamfw's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

The first book I read in a long time. I deeply loved and admired Hana. I felt very calm while reading it and I learned so much about womanhood in Japan in the 20th century. 

carrotchimera's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

2.75

irmgardk's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0