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Eight Million Gods and Demons
Eight Million Gods and Demons
Author: Hiroko Shawin, Hiroko Sherwin
A haunting portrait of a fascinating age-Japan between the Meiji Era and the end of World War II — In Meiji-era Japan, where the standard of beauty is the graceful geisha and the greatest joy a woman can hope for is to produce healthy heirs for her husband, an idealistic Japanese politician named Taku takes Emi as his child bride. Emi, a ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780452284517
ISBN-10: 0452284511
Publication Date: 11/25/2003
Pages: 320
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3.5 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: Plume Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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BrookeB avatar reviewed Eight Million Gods and Demons on
Helpful Score: 1
This is a very good book. I could see the pain in Emi-san's eyes and hear Jun stutter. It felt like I was there. I have read books by other Japanese writers, but sometimes they is hard to understand. Hiroko Sherwin writes of the Japanese life but it is understandable. This is a good read.
Cosmic844 avatar reviewed Eight Million Gods and Demons on + 23 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I was put off by the style of writing. Almost too simplistic. However plowed through to the end with great reward. Everyday people living everyday lives to what end. You figure it out. It made me want to be very thoughtful about how I vote in any election.
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justreadingabook avatar reviewed Eight Million Gods and Demons on + 1711 more book reviews
Amazing book. The story showing the struggles and life of the Japanese during a very changing time in their history. Wonderfully written and so poignant. This is a book that will have you recalling it often.
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I like the setting of the story, but I think the story leaves a lot of the characters in the air.
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Loved it !! Authentic Japanese phrases and customs....great read!!


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