336 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419702006
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication date: 01 February 2012
Description
In 1841 a Japanese fishing vessel sinks. Its crew is forced to swim to a small, unknown island, where they are rescued by a passing American ship. Japan's borders remain closed to all Western nations, so the crew sets off to America, learning Engl...
Community Reviews Summary of 410 reviews
Moods
inspiring 66%
hopeful 61%
informative 38%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
challenging 16%
funny 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 35% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Average rating
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Animal death, Racism, Colonisation
336 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419702006
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication date: 01 February 2012
Description
In 1841 a Japanese fishing vessel sinks. Its crew is forced to swim to a small, unknown island, where they are rescued by a passing American ship. Japan's borders remain closed to all Western nations, so the crew sets off to America, learning Engl...
Community Reviews Summary of 410 reviews
Moods
inspiring 66%
hopeful 61%
informative 38%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
challenging 16%
funny 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 35% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Racism, Colonisation