464 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590519851
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press (NY)
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Description
Now in paperback, this Osaragi Jiro Award-winning novel demystifies the notion of the selfless Japanese mother and the adult daughter honor-bound to care for her. Mitsuki Katsura, a Japanese woman in her mid-fifties, is a French-language instructo...
Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
reflective 75%
relaxing 50%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
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464 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590519851
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press (NY)
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Description
Now in paperback, this Osaragi Jiro Award-winning novel demystifies the notion of the selfless Japanese mother and the adult daughter honor-bound to care for her. Mitsuki Katsura, a Japanese woman in her mid-fifties, is a French-language instructo...
Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
reflective 75%
relaxing 50%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.