320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781460715925
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 02 August 2023
Description
A stirring story of love and hope, based on the incredible true story of Australia's first Japanese war bride and a love that changed a nation forever.Gordon Parker is just an eager eighteen-year-old Australian boy desperate to fight for his count...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
inspiring 65%
sad 46%
informative 38%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
reflective 26%
dark 11%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 8%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 19% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Body horror, Suicide, ViolenceMinor
Sexual violence, Police brutality, Medical content320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781460715925
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 02 August 2023
Description
A stirring story of love and hope, based on the incredible true story of Australia's first Japanese war bride and a love that changed a nation forever.Gordon Parker is just an eager eighteen-year-old Australian boy desperate to fight for his count...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
inspiring 65%
sad 46%
informative 38%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
reflective 26%
dark 11%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 8%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 19% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Body horror, Suicide, ViolenceMinor
Sexual violence, Police brutality, Medical content