Harp of Burma by Howard Hibbett, Michio Takeyama

132 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction historical emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

Harp of Burma is Japan's haunting answer to Germany's famous requiem for the First World War, All Quiet on the Western Front.Winner of the prestigious Mainichi Shuppan Bunkasho prize and the subject of an acclaimed film by Ichikawa Kon, Harp of Bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.49

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