Why is it that with the growing number of '1st novels' written by people who've spent time in Japan, none can seem to do it without over-generalizations about the Japanese, or at least presenting a balanced view? I'm beginning to think that they are selling books as part of their therapy.AHN is an easy read, but not that enjoyable to be honest. All the negative stereotypes were present.(Although to be honest, I've never met a crazy female English teacher here in Tokyo....so far they've all been male)It was interesting reading about the surroundings and being able to picture them as they really are, but in all, the book was a disappointment.