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yaizaps's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
hnamfw's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
The first book I read in a long time. I deeply loved and admired Hana. I felt very calm while reading it and I learned so much about womanhood in Japan in the 20th century.
irmgardk's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chaoticgrey27's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
You can only marry daughters in the direction the river flows for so many generations before the maternal line is swept away by the vastness of the ocean and the intrusion of the world into the sphere of family.
jcubifer's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
flogcm's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ninjamuse's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Sexism, Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, and Dementia
Minor: Child abuse
lisss's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
dasandryne's review against another edition
5.0
J'ai adoré la description des changements sociaux survenus au Japon du XXième siècle à travers 4 générations de femmes de la même famille. J'ai trouvé la compassion de l'autrice envers ses propres personnages agréable et touchante même si j'en ai perçu un peu plus pour les femmes aux valeurs plus traditionnelles (ce qui est surprenant connaissant la réputation de l'autrice). J'ai particulièrement aimé la réflexion sur le système patriarcal japonais encourageant les femmes à couper les ponts avec leur propre famille lorsqu'elles sont adoptées par celle de leur époux. Les évènements historiques (particulièrement la guerre) et leurs impactes sur la société sont également très intéressants. J'aurais aimé qu'on s'attache un peu moins au point de vu d'Hana pour découvrir plus celui de Fumio (plus moderne) car j'ai l'impression que la narration présentait un peu trop ses idéologies modernes de façon négative.