When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka
When the Emperor was Divine
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Julie Otsuka
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When the Emperor was Divine

Julie Otsuka

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fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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In five chapters, each flawlessly executed from a different point of view "the mother receiving the order to evacuate; the daughter on the long train ride to the camp; the son in the desert encampment; the family's return to their home; and the bi...

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Moods

sad 78%
emotional 71%
reflective 57%
informative 45%
dark 33%
challenging 29%
tense 20%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 31%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 35% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.85

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