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ilincasandu's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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? Yes
4.0
Intimate, raw portrayal of societal and cultural norms in interwar Japan.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Child death, War, Death, and Grief
machenn's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, and Miscarriage
mmefish's review against another edition
Although I have learned a lot from this novel, I cannot be bothered to continue reading about the same things again and again, especially when I despise every single character (except for, maybe, Teinosuke). The charm was lost at about 50%-mark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Death
fviryshelves's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Child death, Death, Infertility, and Injury/Injury detail
yolanda_h's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Child death, and Pregnancy
Minor: Vomit and Miscarriage
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