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A review by melsbookspace
At the Foot of the Cherry Tree by Alli Parker
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
An absolutely beautiful, heart-wrenching story of Australias first Japanese war bride.
In the aftermath of World War II 18 year old Australian soldier, Gordon Parker, is sent to Japan where he meets and falls in love with Nobuko Sakuramoto
- or "Cherry". But anti fraternisation laws keep them apart and even after their marriage in Japan and birth of 2 children, the White Australia policy prevents Gordon from being able to bring Cherry and his children home with him to Australia.
This was honestly such a beautifully written book. It was eye opening and heartbreaking as well as heartwarming and I highly recommend checking it out.
In the aftermath of World War II 18 year old Australian soldier, Gordon Parker, is sent to Japan where he meets and falls in love with Nobuko Sakuramoto
- or "Cherry". But anti fraternisation laws keep them apart and even after their marriage in Japan and birth of 2 children, the White Australia policy prevents Gordon from being able to bring Cherry and his children home with him to Australia.
This was honestly such a beautifully written book. It was eye opening and heartbreaking as well as heartwarming and I highly recommend checking it out.