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A review by thecaffeinatedreader
Kaerou Time to Go Home by B. Jeanne Shibahara
3.5
This story is more than just about Meryl, and in fact, the quote at the top of the blurb is my favorite in the book and is said by my favorite character, Ms. Kawanishi. The landscapes that Shibahara describe are utterly beautiful and it makes you want to go hop on a plane and go explore Japan. There's an ample cast of characters and they're all a variety of personalities.
Shibahara not only does a great job describing gorgeous locations, she also has a rather poetic or lyrical style! It actually took me a little while to get into it but it's something I enjoyed after adapting to it [Note, probably about 25 is when I got used to the rhythm of it.]
The book is about finding love and about letting go of those we love as well. Meryl is delivering a flag to a man's family who never thought they would get him home again, but she's bringing them a beautiful chance while also dealing with the fact that despite her love for her husband she couldn't condone everything he did and it makes her connect with the man she's bringing home and his family. An unknowing level where thoughts are shared between her and the family as they have to face the brutality of what war cost in a time of peace.
There were some small issues, I wasn't sure I always appreciated some of the stereotypes of some of the characters, or always completely enjoyed Meryl but as I said my favorite character was Ms. Kawanishi anyway, and I really thought this book was just a very lush one in its details of Japan and elsewhere. I would definitely recommend to those who like 'Eat, Pray, Love', 'Under the Tuscan Sun,' or 'The Sandalwood Tree.' Not to mention the covers both front and back are absolutely lovely as you can tell from the featured image, front on the left, back on the right.
Shibahara not only does a great job describing gorgeous locations, she also has a rather poetic or lyrical style! It actually took me a little while to get into it but it's something I enjoyed after adapting to it [Note, probably about 25 is when I got used to the rhythm of it.]
The book is about finding love and about letting go of those we love as well. Meryl is delivering a flag to a man's family who never thought they would get him home again, but she's bringing them a beautiful chance while also dealing with the fact that despite her love for her husband she couldn't condone everything he did and it makes her connect with the man she's bringing home and his family. An unknowing level where thoughts are shared between her and the family as they have to face the brutality of what war cost in a time of peace.
There were some small issues, I wasn't sure I always appreciated some of the stereotypes of some of the characters, or always completely enjoyed Meryl but as I said my favorite character was Ms. Kawanishi anyway, and I really thought this book was just a very lush one in its details of Japan and elsewhere. I would definitely recommend to those who like 'Eat, Pray, Love', 'Under the Tuscan Sun,' or 'The Sandalwood Tree.' Not to mention the covers both front and back are absolutely lovely as you can tell from the featured image, front on the left, back on the right.