A review by shortdiv
A Gesture Life by Chang-rae Lee

4.0

I wasn't a huge fan of the jarring juxtaposition of Dr Hata as a soldier during the war and as an older retired man. It shed some light on his character but was not developed enough to add to his character development. However, I enjoyed the progression of his relationship with his daughter and of Dr Hata's relations with other people and his introspective dealings with mortality. A poignant read that grips at your heartstrings.