The Little House
The Little House
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1930s-1940s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Little House by Kyōko Nakajima is a novel that chronicles a woman's recollections of her life as a housemaid in 1930s and 1940s Japan. Through her memories, readers discover the complex dynamics within the family she worked for, set against the backdrop of an era characterized by societal and historical change.
Nostalgic
Melancholic
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
740 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
The Little House by Kyōko Nakajima is praised for its evocative depiction of domestic life in wartime Japan, offering rich, nostalgic detail. Readers appreciate the compelling narrative voice and emotional depth. However, some critique its pacing, feeling it occasionally drags. Overall, it is a poignant exploration of memory and history.
Who Should Read The Little House?
A reader who enjoys The Little House by Kyōko Nakajima likely appreciates historical fiction with rich emotional depth, akin to Memoirs of a Geisha or The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane. They enjoy intimate narratives exploring personal and societal transformations, particularly those set in early 20th-century Japan.
740 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan • 1930s-1940s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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