carolyn_librarian's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
A moving life story of an adoptee and survivor of the US WWII Japanese Imprisonment Camps. A character study of a resilient and loyal mother, daughter, and sister dedicated to familial piety. A picture of how hard working Japanese Americans had their lives ruined unconstitutionally by the American government.
Spoiler
An emotional account of long lost relatives reuniting and accepting each other as family that ties this sequel to the first book perfectly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Torture, Racism, and War
Minor: Deportation and Police brutality
ampam's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, War, and Xenophobia
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