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A review by amibunk
The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
4.0
4.5 stars
This was a gorgeous book: lyrical, haunting, and moving. While many reviewers have expressed negative opinions of the first person plural point of view, I found it to be exactly right for this novel. The things that these Japanese women experienced were far too painful and emotional for me to want a closer connection through a more intimate narrative. The distance provided by the author through the point of view made it possible for me to enjoy the beauty of the novel without being suffocated by the horrific circumstances.
This was a gorgeous book: lyrical, haunting, and moving. While many reviewers have expressed negative opinions of the first person plural point of view, I found it to be exactly right for this novel. The things that these Japanese women experienced were far too painful and emotional for me to want a closer connection through a more intimate narrative. The distance provided by the author through the point of view made it possible for me to enjoy the beauty of the novel without being suffocated by the horrific circumstances.