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evamadera1's review against another edition
4.0
I do not have a lot of thoughts about this book. I did enjoy looking at the perspective from Hawaii post Pearl Harbor yet still duing WWII. The mechanics of the book - plot, characters, etc, - did not make a significant impact either way although the space I put between reading the halves of the book (I picked up a different one for a reading challenge partway through) probably did not help. Overall though, this was a solid story. See my youtube channel (linked in my profile) for more in-depth thoughts.
landscapesofink's review against another edition
3.0
It was a while since I read Under the Blood-Red Sun, and I didnt realise how much I'd forgotten, but with a little prompting it came back to me. I like how this book isnt your typical war book - it delves into life after the bombing and how the view towards the Japanese people changed and distrust started. It's a real book, and while it easnt exciting, I found it was informative
eefera's review
3.0
3.5/5 stars.
Okay, honestly the reason this got knocked down to 3.5 instead of 4 stars was because of Keet Wilson. Halfway through the book I was ready to chuck it across the room. He is an infuriating antagonist, and not in a good way.
Even though Salisbury gives us a little bit of a "he's a boy with daddy issues and is trying to make his father proud of him", it wasn't nearly enough for me to feel like he was more than a villain who is evil simply because he's supposed to create conflict... every ten pages.
I love Salisbury's writing style and I am obsessed with the little motley crew of boys at the center of the story. Mose and Rico are fabulous and I love Rico's fighting spirit and Mose' good natured ribbing. I love Billy's quiet loyalty. And I love Tomi's struggle between upholding his family's honor by being the bigger man or upholding it by standing up for himself.
I love Grampa Joji's gruff tenacity. I thought Mama was a better developed character in this book as well, and I liked her much better. I also liked the character development of Jake (Billy's brother) now that he is separated from Keet.
But Keet's ridiculous meddling and his ability to summon a slightly unbelievable number of young men to intimidate Tomi's crew got old really, really fast.
Still a great book, but I'm hoping that Keet isn't as infuriating in the next book. I'm guessing he is.
Okay, honestly the reason this got knocked down to 3.5 instead of 4 stars was because of Keet Wilson. Halfway through the book I was ready to chuck it across the room. He is an infuriating antagonist, and not in a good way.
Even though Salisbury gives us a little bit of a "he's a boy with daddy issues and is trying to make his father proud of him", it wasn't nearly enough for me to feel like he was more than a villain who is evil simply because he's supposed to create conflict... every ten pages.
I love Salisbury's writing style and I am obsessed with the little motley crew of boys at the center of the story. Mose and Rico are fabulous and I love Rico's fighting spirit and Mose' good natured ribbing. I love Billy's quiet loyalty. And I love Tomi's struggle between upholding his family's honor by being the bigger man or upholding it by standing up for himself.
I love Grampa Joji's gruff tenacity. I thought Mama was a better developed character in this book as well, and I liked her much better. I also liked the character development of Jake (Billy's brother) now that he is separated from Keet.
But Keet's ridiculous meddling and his ability to summon a slightly unbelievable number of young men to intimidate Tomi's crew got old really, really fast.
Still a great book, but I'm hoping that Keet isn't as infuriating in the next book. I'm guessing he is.
kimmerp's review
I read this for my son's all-school book club about Japanese Exclusion during World War 2. Excellent book. Wish the author would write the final book in the series!
shamelesslyash's review
4.0
Liked the book a lot, but I was mad where it ended. I need to know what happens!
thatreadhead's review against another edition
3.0
It was a while since I read Under the Blood-Red Sun, and I didnt realise how much I'd forgotten, but with a little prompting it came back to me. I like how this book isnt your typical war book - it delves into life after the bombing and how the view towards the Japanese people changed and distrust started. It's a real book, and while it easnt exciting, I found it was informative
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