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Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, James D. Houston
4 reviews
icedlemonade's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, War, Violence, Xenophobia, and Racial slurs
sassqcat's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.5
I had to read this book for my ELA class and I'm honestly glad I took the time to actually read it rather than using spark notes. It really gave me a better understanding of what the Japanese interment camps were like. I also learned a lot more about Japanese culture as a whole which is always a plus. I couldn't relate to Jeanne too much because while I am also a WOC, I never faced discrimination as harshly as her due to growing up in a diverse and open minded area. In my opinion, Jeanne's dad was the most complex and relatable character. Not only could I see my father in him, I could also see myself. I related to his desire to prove himself as an immigrant in America, and become successful so as to please family back home. I feel like all immigrants have a sense of obligation similar to his and it was beautifully expressed in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Misogyny
sachikoriddle's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Alcoholism, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Addiction, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Pregnancy, and War
sincerelymarinakate's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse
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