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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Sad but true fictionalized account of the treatment of Canadians of Japanese descent during the second world war. Lyrical prose.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It0 of 1 members found this review helpful “I had such a hard time understanding this book. I read it for a class, and maybe that's why. It could just be that I'm stupid.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The message behind this novel is certainly powerfu. However, I t was distracted by the multitude of literary devices overflowing in the book. It made the story much less accessible and felt as if she was just trying to use every technique she could. Using these more sparingly would have allowed for a more relatable and engaging story to read. I feel as if it could have been so much better.”
Katie H wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“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.
Cynthia C wrote this review Tuesday, August 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Story told from the point of view of a young girl. Somehow, we have forgotten this ugly chapter in our history. The U.S. also interned Americans of Japanese Heritage.”
“A very interesting tale about the horrors that humans have done to one another. I was aware of our internment camps, but I was unaware of the practice in Canada. The deplorable conditions and hate that Naomi and her family experienced was inexcusable. What makes it most real is that the author experienced similar things growing up as a native born Canadian.”
fitznks wrote this review Wednesday, July 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“great book”
Veronica M wrote this review Sunday, June 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is such an important book that all Canadian students should be required to read. It's a part of our history that tends to be ignored in classrooms across the country, as well as the continent, today.”
Lector wrote this review Thursday, February 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Sad but true fictionalized account of the treatment of Canadians of Japanese descent during the second world war. Lyrical prose. ”
Cloacina wrote this review Sunday, August 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“I had such a hard time understanding this book. I read it for a class, and maybe that's why. It could just be that I'm stupid.”
Jessica wrote this review Wednesday, October 10 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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