Summer of the Big Bachi by Naomi Hirahara

Summer of the Big Bachi

Mas Arai #1

Naomi Hirahara

287 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Description

In the foothills of Pasadena, Mas Arai is just another Japanese-American gardener, his lawnmower blades clean and sharp, his truck carefully tuned. But while Mas keeps lawns neatly trimmed, his own life has gone to seed. His wife is dead. And his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.38

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