Flattered by Flowers
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
He's a rough-hewn romantic, and she becomes his muse.
Junpei is a day laborer who's supporting his mother and younger brother. He's mostly resigned to rough hands and scant respectability, but for a few precious hours each evening, he loses himself in the colors and beauty of creation. His painted lanterns and parasols always sell, but supplies are costly, and unlike his illustrious father, he has no patron. While Junpei struggles to get by, strange things are afoot in Keishi-foreigners and their foreign ways. But he's most interested in the lovely daughter of a local sweets merchant, whose kimono patterns inspire his paintings.
Customer Reviews
Great Backstory
I loved this more in-depth back-story of St. Midori and the other compelling characters associated with her.
There were a few places where the scene transitions felt a little brusque, but overall, it was like learning about your grandparent’s childhood in all their relatable conundrums and personal victories.
I appreciate the way Forthright helps her characters find themselves through the kindness and support of others: across race, ethnicity, and other differences. There is the fairytale side of her work, but also the depth of character that is befitting of most of humanity.
Each of her characters are relatable in their own way, even though they are also otherworldly.
Overall, a fun read— especially if you have previously read Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal.