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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • PEN/FAULKER AWARD WINNER •The acclaimed author of The Swimmers and When the Emperor Was Divine tells the story of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as “picture brides” a century ago in this “understated masterpiece … that unfolds with great emotional power” (San Francisco Chronicle).
In eight unforgettable sections, The Buddha in the Attic traces the extraordinary lives of these women, from their arduous journeys by boat, to their arrival in San Francisco and their tremulous first nights as new wives; from their experiences raising children who would later reject their culture and language, to the deracinating arrival of war.
Julie Otsuka has written a spellbinding novel about identity and loyalty, and what it means to be an American in uncertain times.
Publisher : Vintage; 1st edition (March 20, 2012)
Language : English
Paperback : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 0307744426
ISBN-13 : 978-0307744425
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.2 x 0.4 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the writing style well-written and deft, honoring the course and resiliency of Japanese women. They also describe the plot as powerful and subdued, with many perspectives and experiences. Readers describe the emotional tone as vivid and emotive. However, some find the book monotonous and hard to become invested in. Opinions are mixed on the characterization, with some finding it incredible and filled with many voices, while others say there was no real main character. Reader opinions are mixed also on the length, with customers mentioning it’s small but contains a lot of information, while other say it’d be better said in fewer words.
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