A review by ashawp
Ichiro by Ryan Inzana

3.0

The beginning of this book was interesting to read in conjunction with A Tale for the Time Being because they both discuss the history of sky soldiers, or kamikaze pilots during WWII. I also appreciated the portrayal of the transition experiences of the main character as he is displaced from his home. And I also liked his relationship building with his grandfather. At times this relationship felt like mostly lecture and occasionally good humor, and unfortunately the heavy exposition continued as the story took a strange and sudden turn. I didn't really expect/understand/like the ending.