heatherhira's review against another edition
5.0
Kiku Hughes deftly weaves a powerful yet nuanced story of community trauma, and the effects left on subsequent generations through this framed narrative. Less so about the specific day to day life in the camps as Okubo’s Citizen 13660, this novel uses the time between the inciting events and our present day to examine the repercussions often felt by sansei and yonsei Nikkei, but which are usually not discussed and only rarely taught. This gorgeously-rendered fantastical story of a different time and place mourns the devastation of a cultural identity while still acknowledging the ways traditions evolve as families and communities heal.
bookscreentalk's review against another edition
3.0
A touching story about the incarceration of Japanese Americans in the US after World War II.
Although the artwork's stunning, the main ability of the character was never explained. Which felt a little odd to me. Why not just tell the history of your people without elaborate plot points to make it interesting?
A decent read though.
Although the artwork's stunning, the main ability of the character was never explained. Which felt a little odd to me. Why not just tell the history of your people without elaborate plot points to make it interesting?
A decent read though.
sukiyaks's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ehwesson's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
this one made me cry. The art style and formatting make the book a very easy read. Would recommend.
cocoanut7's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Good premise and bringing awareness to problems. Definitely opinionated politically.
kitchenbeat10's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Highly informative, and a great read to start to understand how the diaspora from other cultures work in the West.
The art was gorgeous and I loved the colour palette used.
The art was gorgeous and I loved the colour palette used.
rainasage's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75