320 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385468862
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 27 December 1993
Description
Winner of the American Book Award
Based on the author's own experiences, this award-winning novel was the first to tell the story of the evacuation, relocation, and dispersal of Canadian citizens of Japanese ancestry during the Second World War.Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 78%
challenging 60%
dark 60%
informative 51%
tense 24%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, RacismModerate
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Violence, War
320 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385468862
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 27 December 1993
Description
Winner of the American Book Award
Based on the author's own experiences, this award-winning novel was the first to tell the story of the evacuation, relocation, and dispersal of Canadian citizens of Japanese ancestry during the Second World War.Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 78%
challenging 60%
dark 60%
informative 51%
tense 24%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, RacismModerate
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Violence, War