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jesspoemape's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Suicide
whimsy_and_rigor's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The story of a Japanese American young man who answers “No” to two questions regarding his loyalty and willingness to go to war. The story takes place exclusively after the protagonist was released from years of incarceration, both in prison and in a camp. The reception he receives as a “No No boy” is heartbreaking.
An excellent and necessary read, especially for those who only have a cursory understanding of the US’s role in Japanese discrimination and incarceration.
An excellent and necessary read, especially for those who only have a cursory understanding of the US’s role in Japanese discrimination and incarceration.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, and War
ambercchen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
4.75
i wish more asian american diaspora writing was like this novel bc this is what it’s all about!!! the nothingness, the immigrant parent/american child dynamic, the double consciousness!!!!!! okada’s descriptions get lost in itself and emi’s characterization isn’t the best but by god this novel is good
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Xenophobia and War
mollymfay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
g_cav's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Very tense novel, but not in terms of plot. The protagonist can be a little repetitive with his ethical dilemma, but the characters were compelling.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, and Xenophobia
Minor: Violence