Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, SuicideModerate
Misogyny, Death, WarMinor
Ableism, Bullying, HomophobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2445 reviews
Moods
emotional 34%
sad 27%
challenging 23%
mysterious 21%
dark 10%
informative 10%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 33% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
212 pages | first published 1986
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ISBN/UID: 9780571249343
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 08 January 2009
Description
1948: Japan is rebuilding her cities after the calamity of World War II, her people putting defeat behind them and looking to the future. The celebrated painter Masuji Ono fills his days attending to his garden, his two grown daughters and his gra...Book Information
212 pages | first published 1986
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ISBN/UID: 9780571249343
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 08 January 2009
Description
1948: Japan is rebuilding her cities after the calamity of World War II, her people putting defeat behind them and looking to the future. The celebrated painter Masuji Ono fills his days attending to his garden, his two grown daughters and his gra...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, SuicideModerate
Misogyny, Death, WarMinor
Ableism, Bullying, HomophobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2445 reviews
Moods
emotional 34%
sad 27%
challenging 23%
mysterious 21%
dark 10%
informative 10%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 33% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating