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5.0
This book tells the story of two friends who are separated by the Great War,. It is about enduring love, acceptance, loss and the courage to endure. This book is mainly told from the viewpoint of one character but I quickly found myself entranced and caring for all the characters in the book. I was so entranced that I started this book about ten last night and aside from sleeping for three hours and going off to an apointfnt, I simply could not put this book down.
I admire the skill used to describe two sides of a conflict through the eyes of individuals who endured it. I admire the telling of the good and bad of both cultures. There is really an almost equality in each culture's goodness and evil. The intergenerational aspect of the story is touching and very relatable.
My only minor critique is I wish there had been more expanse in the description of the way the people in Japan lived during and especially right before the Great War. I have read many stories about this period so it was enough for me to picture the circumstances. However someone just being introduced to this time in history may have a hard time appreciating the actions of some of the characters. However, even in this I see a "positive" because it will hopefully lead to more investigation and understanding of Japan at this this time.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book for the "historically curious" and those seeking s book about enduring love.
I admire the skill used to describe two sides of a conflict through the eyes of individuals who endured it. I admire the telling of the good and bad of both cultures. There is really an almost equality in each culture's goodness and evil. The intergenerational aspect of the story is touching and very relatable.
My only minor critique is I wish there had been more expanse in the description of the way the people in Japan lived during and especially right before the Great War. I have read many stories about this period so it was enough for me to picture the circumstances. However someone just being introduced to this time in history may have a hard time appreciating the actions of some of the characters. However, even in this I see a "positive" because it will hopefully lead to more investigation and understanding of Japan at this this time.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book for the "historically curious" and those seeking s book about enduring love.
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