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“AN INSPIRING STORY OF LOVERS TORN APART BY THE BOMBINGS OF HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKI
Dan Maloney's debut novel is one of the best I've read in a long while. It tells the story of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from an entirely new perspective--from the inside looking out.
Two lovers are torn apart on the day of the bombings, only finding each other years later. What happens to Tori and Mieko will tear at your heart strings. Why does Tori not reveal herself to Mieko when she finally finds him? Why does he seek revenge on Americans? And how are his eyes finally opened to forgiveness?
To find the answers you'll have to RFY (read for yourself). I'm not about to put any spoilers in this review.
This is a story of true love that lasts a lifetime, of destruction, revenge, and, finally, of redemption. Dan Maloney proves himself a talented writer as he brings his characters to life right before your eyes. He's great at dialogue, description, and pacing too.
I couldn't put this book down; the plot held me spellbound. I fell in love with Tori and was rooting for her all the way. I wanted to slap Mieko up the side of his face a few times, but, all in all, he was a good man.
Great job, Dan Maloney! I look forward to more novels from you and will follow your career with interest.
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BettyDravis wrote this review Sunday, September 16, 2007.
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