![]() I felt oversaturated by stories of people surviving Nazi Germany and fighting through concentration camps. The “action,” though, was great for me and got me immediately intrigued with Manami’s story.Īs I said before, I had had enough of World War II stories. I think, had Sepahban chosen to provide readers with a lot of background information, I would’ve probably not enjoyed it and would have convinced myself not to read it. There was no build-up and long-winded character development. ![]() It started off with the inciting moment of the story. ![]() However, after the first chapter, I was hooked. I was apprehensive to even begin the book because I had had enough of World War II books. ![]() Review: Before even opening this book, I had made an assumption that I would not like it. At Manzanar, Manami comes to terms with life and adjusts to her new world. Manami must leave behind her beloved dog, and as a result, she loses her will to speak. However, when World War II comes to the states, Manami and her family are forced into Manzanar, an ugly, dreary internment camp. They live their lives in peace and are contributing members of society. Summary: Manami, her parents, and her grandfather are Japanese-American citizens of the United States. ![]()
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