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mrsdarcylynn 's review for:
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by Jamie Ford
The title really does say it all- this book is equal parts bitter and sweet.
I loved this book because I learned a lot. I’ve read from the perspective of Japanese people who were interned, but the outside perspective was also so enlightening. I think Jamie Ford creates a window to look at history through that just worked really well for me. Henry was a thoughtful, sensitive boy living in a time of ruthlessness. His perspective and experiences added depth to the reality of internment. It didn’t just accidentally happen, there were wheels in motion and vultures ready to pounce once folks were removed.
I also loved the focus on father/son dynamics- even found father/son dynamics (I would argue that Sheldon acts as a father figure toward Henry).
And all of the Seattle history? So good! Just, so so many little gems.
I guess 2024 is the year I read a bunch of books about Seattle/Washington from ~1880-1950??
I loved this book because I learned a lot. I’ve read from the perspective of Japanese people who were interned, but the outside perspective was also so enlightening. I think Jamie Ford creates a window to look at history through that just worked really well for me. Henry was a thoughtful, sensitive boy living in a time of ruthlessness. His perspective and experiences added depth to the reality of internment. It didn’t just accidentally happen, there were wheels in motion and vultures ready to pounce once folks were removed.
I also loved the focus on father/son dynamics- even found father/son dynamics (I would argue that Sheldon acts as a father figure toward Henry).
And all of the Seattle history? So good! Just, so so many little gems.
I guess 2024 is the year I read a bunch of books about Seattle/Washington from ~1880-1950??