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

On a sunny day in Berkeley, California, in 1942, a woman sees a sign in a post office window, returns to her home, and matter-of-factly begins to pack her family's possessions. Like thousands of other Japanese Americans they have been reclassified...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,021 reviews

Moods

sad 79%
emotional 70%
reflective 58%
informative 43%
dark 31%
challenging 28%
tense 19%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 27%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 37% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.85

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