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A review by longhornletters
When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I like that the nameless characters allow them to rise to the level of archetype instead of sink to the level of stereotype.
Moderate: Animal death