Julie Otsuka
When The Emperor Was Divine
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241963449
- author:
- Julie Otsuka
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 16
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A powerful and deeply humane novel tells the story of a forgotten generation who found themselves imprisoned in their own country. In 1942, signs began appearing along the West Coast instructing all persons of Japanese ancestry to report to 'assembly centers'. For one family, this marked the beginning of a nightmare of oppression and alienation that would alter their lives forever. The novel follows the mother, daughter, son, and father as they navigate this difficult period in American history. Based on a true story, Julie Otsuka's first novel is an outstanding portrayal of endurance and resilience in the face of injustice. It evokes an unjustly overlooked episode in America's wartime history, shedding light on a pivotal moment in the country's past. With its moving and deeply humane tone, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the experiences of Asian Americans during World War II.
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