How to Be an American Housewife by Margaret Dilloway

How to Be an American Housewife

Margaret Dilloway

277 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A lively and surprising novel about a Japanese woman with a closely guarded secret, the American daughter who strives to live up to her mother's standards, and the rejuvenating power of forgiveness. How to Be an American Housewife is a novel abou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 564 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 71%
hopeful 42%
informative 42%
adventurous 28%
inspiring 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.54

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