529 reviews for:

Sisters Under the Rising Sun

Heather Morris

3.8 AVERAGE

crystalmbookshelf83's review against another edition

3.0

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

cgranero's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Amazing and inspiring book that really makes you think! 

cynthiapee's review against another edition

2.0

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Missed chance

strangeojones's review against another edition

3.5

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

melissaspt's review against another edition

5.0

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Definitely one of my favorite books of 2023!!
True story ✔️
Women working together to survive✔️
Well written ✔️
Audiobook included vocal music!! ✔️

kategolledge's review

3.75

challenging dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Heather Morris is known for her ability to tell heart-wrenching stories of resilience and hope, and this one is no exception. Based on true events, this novel takes us into the lives of women prisoners of war during World War II, held in a Japanese internment camp but holding on through the strength of female friendship and the power of music, storytelling, and shared hope. 

If you were moved by The Tattooist of Auschwitz or Cilka’s Journey, this book is a must-read - a forgotten story of resilience and courage that you can’t believe is based on true events. 

cindy_r's review against another edition

5.0

hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

cass_goodie's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: N/A

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

irishmbk's review

5.0

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This book made me feel all the feels. Based off of true events it is ultimately a story of survival and friendship. Utterly beautiful.

chantelle_pearce's review against another edition

4.0

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4.5 stars. A beautiful testament to the lives of so many brave women who lived as prisoners of war under the Japanese rule in Indonesia. As always, Heather’s books are well researched and make sure that the stories of these women are documented for all of time.