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320 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143126171
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 30 December 2014
Description
A magical novel, based on a Japanese folk tale, that imagines how the life of a broken-hearted man is transformed when he rescues an injured white crane that has landed in his backyard. George Duncan is an American living and working in London. At...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,340 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
reflective 56%
hopeful 31%
sad 24%
dark 17%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 15%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, DeathModerate
InfidelityMinor
Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail
320 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143126171
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 30 December 2014
Description
A magical novel, based on a Japanese folk tale, that imagines how the life of a broken-hearted man is transformed when he rescues an injured white crane that has landed in his backyard. George Duncan is an American living and working in London. At...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,340 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
reflective 56%
hopeful 31%
sad 24%
dark 17%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 15%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, DeathModerate
InfidelityMinor
Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail