The Japanese Lover
by Isabel Allende, Nick Caistor, Amanda Hopkinson
The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende, Nick Caistor, Amanda Hopkinson holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 23.7K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 322 pages.
About The Japanese Lover
In 1939, as Poland falls under the shadow of the Nazis, young Alma Belasco's parents send her away to live in safety with an aunt and uncle in their opulent mansion in San Francisco. There, as the rest of the world goes to war, she encounters Ichimei Fukuda, the quiet and gentle son of the family's Japanese gardener. Unnoticed by those around them, a tender love affair begins to blossom. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the two are cruelly pulled apart as Ichimei and his family, like thousands of other Japanese Americans are declared enemies and forcibly relocated to internment camps run by the United States government. Throughout their lifetimes, Alma and Ichimei reunite again and again, but theirs is a love that they are forever forced to hide from the world.Decades later, Alma is nearing the end of her long and eventful life. Irina Bazili, a care worker struggling to come to terms with her own troubled past, meets the elderly woman and her grandson, Seth, at San Francisco's charmingly eccentric Lark House nursing home. As Irina and Seth forge a friendship, they become intrigued by a series of mysterious gifts and letters sent to Alma, eventually learning about Ichimei and this extraordinary secret passion that has endured for nearly seventy years.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Isabel Allende, Nick Caistor, Amanda Hopkinson |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 322 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,737 |
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What genre is The Japanese Lover?
The Japanese Lover is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Japanese Lover worth reading?
Based on 23.7K reader ratings, The Japanese Lover has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Japanese Lover?
The Japanese Lover has 322 pages.
Who wrote The Japanese Lover?
The Japanese Lover was written by Isabel Allende, Nick Caistor, Amanda Hopkinson. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for The Japanese Lover?
The ISBN-13 for The Japanese Lover is 9781501116970.0.
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