Penguin Group Canada|April 4, 2006|Trade
Paperback|ISBN: 978-0-14-305502-0
A powerful and passionate novel, Obasan tells, through the eyes of a child, the moving story of
Japanese Canadians during the Second World War.
Naomi is a sheltered and beloved five-year-old when Pearl Harbor changes
her life. Separated from her mother, she
watches bewildered as she and her family become enemy aliens, persecuted and
despised in their own land. Surrounded
by hardship and pain, Naomi is protected by the resolute endurance of her aunt
Obasan and the silence of those around her.
Only after Naomi grows up does she return to question the haunting
silence.
My Review:
Not at all the book I expected. I found it tedious and boring and didn’t like
the author’s writing style at all. I persevered
and completed the reading but I really had to force myself as I kept hoping it
would improve as the chapters went by.
However, that doesn’t mean that YOU won’t like it from the reading the story
description above. This just wasn’t the
book for me. Disappointing.
It is too bad that this turned out to be such a disappointment. I can see why you picked it up since the synopsis sounds intriguing. Unfortunately, a great story line doesn't ensure the best delivery. Thank you for your honest review.
ReplyDeleteHi FABR Steph:
ReplyDeleteI always try to be honest when reviewing a book without being rude or totally dissing the book. You might like it or someone else, it just wasn't the book for me. I was disaapointed because I've always enjoyed books set in Asia.
Take care,
Louise