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A review by meme_too2
The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
4.0
This story is about what happened to the Japanese in California during WWI. As we look back, in this time of history, it's embarrassing what the United States did to these Americans.
This book was so beautifully written, although it was very hard to read. It was hard because the situation was so so sad. The Japanese women were not treated well and it was difficult to settle into their adopted country. Then as the generations of children came along, they were never treated well in this country.
But, the writing was beautiful. Sixteen or so Japanese women came across the ocean together for various reasons. As they each go their separate ways, upon settling into the country, the author incorporates each of their experiences in short phrases all in one paragraph. I have never seen that before, but it was beautiful, engaging, and very interesting.
This book was so beautifully written, although it was very hard to read. It was hard because the situation was so so sad. The Japanese women were not treated well and it was difficult to settle into their adopted country. Then as the generations of children came along, they were never treated well in this country.
But, the writing was beautiful. Sixteen or so Japanese women came across the ocean together for various reasons. As they each go their separate ways, upon settling into the country, the author incorporates each of their experiences in short phrases all in one paragraph. I have never seen that before, but it was beautiful, engaging, and very interesting.