Such a great read that I finished it in a day. Interesting time period, diverse and interesting characters with varying viewpoints. Yes, a simple story, but it makes one curious about that time from a non European setting. If you want a deeper story, perhaps dig deeper into non-fiction. But if you want an entertaining story that makes you wonder how much of it is true, pick this up. Perhaps add Unbroken to your list after for another view of that time. A biography that really captures what POW's endured and how they fared on returning home. Try the ebook for faster hold circulation at some libraries.

Unique book that not only shows the Chinese viewpoint against the Japanese but also gives a much better understanding of the Japanese-Americans and their parents who were ripped from their homes and lives and sent off to camps. Excellent in many ways, well written although the plot has a few obvious contrivances. Highly recommended.

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Un des meilleurs livres que j'ai lu cette année.

The writing was ok, story line was very lack-luster but I did really enjoy the history behind the book and the reseach that went into making it highly accurate.

The evacuation of the Japanese from the west coast near the beginning of World War II with a different slant. Chinese Henry, a boy from a tradiitonal family living in Seattle's Chinatown becomes friends with a Japanese girl just before she and her family are removed to a resettlement camp. His relationship with his parents, and later his son; a connection with the Seattle jazz scene; and a lifelong quest to reconnect with Keiko make up this many-layered story.

enjoyed this particularly because of having recently 'toured' the panama hotel in seattle. well worth a visit.

Beautiful story! The love story pulls at your heartstrings the entire book! Bookclub pick!

This is a really beautiful story.

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