The Concubine's Tattoo by Laura Joh Rowland

The Concubine's Tattoo

Sano Ichiro #4

Laura Joh Rowland

377 pages first pub 1998 (view editions) user-added

fiction historical mystery mysterious tense slow-paced
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The Concubine's Tattoo is ideal for readers who enjoy intricate historical mysteries with slow-building tension, layered character dynamics, and atmospheric explorations of societal constraints.

Community Reviews

3.76
based on 206 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

adventurous: 75%

informative: 75%

dark: 50%

emotional: 50%

challenging: 25%

hopeful: 25%

inspiring: 25%

reflective: 25%

sad: 25%

tense: 25%


Pace

75% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose slow
fast
slow

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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