The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn by Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler

The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn

Samurai Detective #1

Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler

240 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

While attempting to solve the mystery of a stolen jewel, Seikei, a merchant's son who longs to be a samurai, joins a group of kabuki actors in eighteenth-century Japan.

Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 88%
informative 55%
challenging 22%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.69

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