Ratings201
Average rating3.8
It is a rounded up 5 starts. Probably 4.5 would be better. The book takes a little while to find its footing but then develops in a exquisite story with many layers. Thoroughly enjoyable and it is always interesting to learn about how a Japanese character would behave and feel. I'm childishly disappointed by the fact that the plot doesn't develop exactly like I would have preferred, but that is my problem.