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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Otsuka’s ability to deeply inform a reader and force them to not only empathize with the characters but bring readers as close to experience their hardships as possible is nothing short of masterful. I don’t often enjoy historical novels, but Otsuka has made me discover a passion for it that I didn’t think I could have.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Grief, and War
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, and Death of parent