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carolynsoroka's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.25
lycx5901's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
elpandarojo's review against another edition
4.0
loved this. a beautiful page turner about a period of which I knew little. fans of Japanese or Malay culture and WWII historical fiction will love this
chengsim's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation and War
Moderate: Sexual violence
ltfitch's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful story that is beautifully written. I learned a lot about Malaysia to boot.
catmeme's review against another edition
Apparently I read this, but my only memory of it is skimming over some garden business.
bookasaurusray's review against another edition
4.0
Pacing is a bit slow, but solid writing and a sad story.
deborahisreading's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful and wonderful book, covering many topics and arts with a cast of multi national characters.
jyotiasthana's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
marciamarciamarcia's review against another edition
5.0
So much history in one book. When Japan surrendered the war was over for us, but not for that small island. This is a part of history I had never thought about. Here is another fun fact, you can bequeath your skin...who knew!