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siriface's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Suicide, Hate crime, Racial slurs, War, Death, Medical trauma, and Violence
whimsy_and_rigor's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The story of a Japanese American young man who answers “No” to two questions regarding his loyalty and willingness to go to war. The story takes place exclusively after the protagonist was released from years of incarceration, both in prison and in a camp. The reception he receives as a “No No boy” is heartbreaking.
An excellent and necessary read, especially for those who only have a cursory understanding of the US’s role in Japanese discrimination and incarceration.
An excellent and necessary read, especially for those who only have a cursory understanding of the US’s role in Japanese discrimination and incarceration.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, War, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
ambercchen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
4.75
i wish more asian american diaspora writing was like this novel bc this is what it’s all about!!! the nothingness, the immigrant parent/american child dynamic, the double consciousness!!!!!! okada’s descriptions get lost in itself and emi’s characterization isn’t the best but by god this novel is good
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Racism, Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Suicide, Violence, Death, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: War and Xenophobia
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