The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende

The Japanese Lover

Isabel Allende

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced

Description

In 1939, as Poland falls under the shadow of the Nazis, young Alma Belasco's parents send her away to live in safety with an aunt and uncle in their opulent mansion in San Francisco. There, as the rest of the world goes to war, she encounters Ichi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,703 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 58%
sad 37%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 17%
informative 10%
adventurous 8%
funny 6%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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