Blossoms and Shadows by Lian Hearn
Blossoms and Shadows

Lian Hearn

Blossoms and Shadows

Lian Hearn

400 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance adventurous emotional slow-paced
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Description

This is the story of the birth of modern Japan, told by Tsuru, a young woman who breaks every stereotype of the Japanese lady. We meet her on the day of her sister s wedding, and soon realise that she will not accept the same domestic role that he...

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Community Reviews

2.94
based on 109 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 62%

emotional: 50%

dark: 37%

informative: 37%

reflective: 37%

challenging: 25%

sad: 25%

tense: 25%

hopeful: 12%

inspiring: 12%

mysterious: 12%


Pace

33% of readers chose medium
66% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
83% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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