fiction historical manga emotional lighthearted slow-paced

191 pages | first published 2009

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Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori (Emma, Shirley) brings the nineteenth-century Silk Road to lavish life, chronicling the story of Amir Halgal, a young woman from a nomadic tribe betrothed to a twelve-year-old boy eight years her junior. Coping with cu...
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Summary of 817 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 63%
adventurous 60%
funny 31%
emotional 28%
informative 28%
relaxing 28%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 13%
reflective 13%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 36%
fast 33%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

4.15

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