Quick take
You learn many of the character's secrets and Isabel Allende has a gift for doling these out in a well-paced, suspenseful way.
Member ratings (131)
Wendy P.
Glendale, KY
Oh, I loved this book. It captivated me completely. I usually read 2 or 3 books at the same time, switching them up to keep from getting bored. I couldn't read anything else while reading this one!
Laura K.
New Haven, CT
I always love Allende. She is a very talented storyteller. The Japanese Lover is no exception. I didn't know much about the Japanese internment camps so I appreciate Allende's story.
Amanda B.
Riverview, FL
There are so many beautiful layers to this book. It was like peeling back petals of a flower. Such a beautiful story.
Bonnie F.
West Linn, OR
I loved this book so much that I hurried to read her previous novels. She's now one of my favorite authors.
Alyssa H.
Racine, WI
Such a beautiful story about the intertwining of lives and loves over generations.