Gai-Jin by James Clavell

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fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

The heir to the magnificent English trading company, the Noble House; the direct descendant of the first Toranaga Sh┼ gun, battling to usher his country into the modern age; a beautiful young Frenchwoman forever torn between ambition and desire--t...

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Moods

adventurous 71%
challenging 28%
informative 28%
tense 28%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.71

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