kshea1's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
This is the first book I've read about the Japanese internment camps. Wow, it's so hard to know that this happened in our own country. This is an emotional story with a couple surprise twists and turns thrown in!
This is the first book I've read about the Japanese internment camps. Wow, it's so hard to know that this happened in our own country. This is an emotional story with a couple surprise twists and turns thrown in!
catladylover94's review against another edition
5.0
the only part i did not like is when lucy was forced to give up her lover and take her baby and go, and patricia never knew her dad, and yet her dad would have been a good dad
theliteratureladies's review against another edition
4.0
In this novel, we meet Lucy Takeda and her family. Within weeks of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Lucy and her mother are thrust into the Manzanar internment camp. Lucy and her mother not only endure terrible conditions but also face multiple kinds of abuse. There is love, tragedy, mystery, and survival all woven together.
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tashabye's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
clevergirl216's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is the best book I’ve read in quite a while. The author definitely makes you feel for the characters.
madamelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
It's a nice fiction book about a dark time in American history. The research seemed there, and I liked present switching with the past. I disliked the revelations at the end. They were just announced to the reader with no lead in. The uncomfortable subjects were tastefully handled. I found the "shocking" moment to predictable, but it does present an interesting "what if" question.
tomaind's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! This is the second book I have read by this author and I've really enjoyed her storytelling. This story had me hooked from the first chapter. This was a very emotional and heartbreaking story. I really admired the strength that Lucy had through her tough life. The last few chapters had several twists that really surprised me.
tripawdsquaddogmom's review against another edition
5.0
Great book, I found myself reading much faster than I usually do because I didn't want to stop reading. Really fascinating story, interesting characters.
ilanahoffer's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25