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missing duration info | first published 2020

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From debut author Asha Lemmie, a sweeping, heartrending coming-of-age novel about a young woman's quest for acceptance—and the unexpected ally that will change everything—in post–World War II Japan.Kyoto, Japan, 1948. "If a woman knows nothing els...
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Summary of 1500 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 79%
dark 51%
reflective 37%
tense 27%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.75

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