288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547617893
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: 04 November 2014
Description
Ichiro lives in New York City with his Japanese mother. His father, an American soldier, was killed in Iraq. Now, Ichi's mom has decided they should move back to Japan to live with Ichi's grandfather. Grandfather becomes Ichi's tour guide, taking...
Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews
Moods
informative 44%
reflective 40%
emotional 32%
challenging 24%
dark 24%
mysterious 24%
sad 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 33% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Blood, Death of parentModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaMinor
Gun violence, Suicide attempt, Colonisation288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547617893
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: 04 November 2014
Description
Ichiro lives in New York City with his Japanese mother. His father, an American soldier, was killed in Iraq. Now, Ichi's mom has decided they should move back to Japan to live with Ichi's grandfather. Grandfather becomes Ichi's tour guide, taking...
Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews
Moods
informative 44%
reflective 40%
emotional 32%
challenging 24%
dark 24%
mysterious 24%
sad 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 33% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Blood, Death of parentModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaMinor
Gun violence, Suicide attempt, Colonisation