sallytiffany's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wow. This was a quick and engaging read. It helped me learn a lot of history and had a powerful message of generational trauma. I really loved this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deportation, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Colonisation, and Hate crime
Moderate: Gun violence, Grief, Emotional abuse, War, Violence, and Death
peachani's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wonderful story with a twist I didn't expect. The novel does a great job of tying together the plight of Japanese-Americans and others in the US, reminding us that we must fight not only for ourselves, but for others as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Grief
Minor: Blood, Murder, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, and Violence
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