343 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425241295
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 02 August 2011
Description
A mother-daughter story about the strong pull of tradition, and the lure and cost of breaking free of it. When Shoko decided to marry an American GI and leave Japan, she had her parents' blessing, her brother's scorn, and a gift from her husband-...
Community Reviews Summary of 589 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
informative 50%
hopeful 37%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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343 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425241295
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 02 August 2011
Description
A mother-daughter story about the strong pull of tradition, and the lure and cost of breaking free of it. When Shoko decided to marry an American GI and leave Japan, she had her parents' blessing, her brother's scorn, and a gift from her husband-...
Community Reviews Summary of 589 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
informative 50%
hopeful 37%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.