Summer of the Big Bachi by Naomi Hirahara

Summer of the Big Bachi

Mas Arai #1

Naomi Hirahara

287 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

In the foothills of Pasadena, Mas Arai is just another Japanese-American gardener, his lawnmower blades clean and sharp, his truck carefully tuned. But while Mas keeps lawns neatly trimmed, his own life has gone to seed. His wife is dead. And his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.33

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