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abercrombie1986 's review for:
Sisters Under the Rising Sun
by Heather Morris
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
What a powerful book. There are so many heroic people with powerful stories that I never dreamed existed and I love learning about these small pieces of history.
With WWII in abundance, I need a different part of the war showcased to compel me to pick up the book. And this one delivered. A group of women in a Japanese POW camp that gather and sing to help everyone endure the nightmare they are living. With dire conditions, connecting and having something enjoyable helped spark some hope and happiness.
Such a heartfelt tale that had me tearful so many times as I read. I connected with the characters and their hardships.
Such a heartfelt tale that had me tearful so many times as I read. I connected with the characters and their hardships.
And if the story of women using friendship to survive wasn’t enough, the author’s notes and acknowledgements brought even more to her words. I appreciate the research she did and that she based on real world people that lived through this nightmare.