The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende

The Japanese Lover

Isabel Allende with Nick Caistor (Translator), Amanda Hopkinson (Translator)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced

322 pages | first published 2015

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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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Summary of 2530 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 58%
sad 38%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 17%
informative 11%
adventurous 8%
funny 6%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 37%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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