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The Woman in the White Kimono: A Novel

Ana Johns
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The Woman in the White Kimono: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Ana Johns

The Woman in the White Kimono: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Japan • 1950s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Woman in the White Kimono: A Novel by Ana Johns intertwines the lives of a Japanese woman in the 1950s facing societal and familial challenges and a modern-day journalist uncovering her father's hidden past. The narrative explores cultural contrasts, family secrets, and timeless love across generations and continents.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

40,020 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ana Johns' The Woman in the White Kimono: A Novel is praised for its rich historical detail and evocative storytelling that intertwines a poignant love story with cultural clashes and family secrets. Critics highlight its emotional depth and strong character development. However, some reviewers find the dual timelines uneven, which affects the narrative flow and engagement. Overall, it's a moving read that offers insight into the Japanese-American experience of the 1950s.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Woman in the White Kimono: A Novel?

Readers who enjoy heartfelt historical fiction, particularly those captivated by dual timelines and rich cultural narratives, will appreciate The Woman in the White Kimono: A Novel by Ana Johns. This novel appeals to fans of Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden and Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

4.4

40,020 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Japan • 1950s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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