Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Jamie Ford

301 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Sentimental, heartfelt....the exploration of Henry's changing relationship with his family and with Keiko will keep most readers turning pages...A timely debut that not only reminds readers of a shameful episode in American history, but cautions u...

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Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 65%
sad 65%
hopeful 52%
informative 35%
inspiring 32%
challenging 14%
adventurous 7%
dark 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 28%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 36% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.89

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