When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka

When the Emperor Was Divine

Julie Otsuka

160 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Julie Otsuka's commanding debut novel paints a portrait of the Japanese internment camps unlike any we have ever seen. With crystalline intensity and precision, Otsuka uses a single family to evoke the deracination--both physical and emotional--of...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 2,089 reviews

Moods

sad 78%
emotional 70%
reflective 57%
informative 46%
dark 31%
challenging 29%
tense 19%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 28%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 37% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.85

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...