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Lydia Minatoya

Teoksen The Strangeness of Beauty tekijä

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Growing up Asian American: An Anthology (1993) — Avustaja — 101 kappaletta
Asian-American Literature: An Anthology (2000) — Avustaja — 30 kappaletta

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I am still reading this book -- halfway through.

I am so surprised how much I love this book as I never heard of it. Faith, from my book club has lent this to me as I expressed an interest to read books about Japan or Japanese Americans. This memoir is about both!

And most importantly, it is written so well!

I will finish this review when I complete the book.
 
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honkcronk | Aug 13, 2014 |
This book surprised me, as if I'd been served cheeseburgers & fries by a Sushi chef. All the elements of a traditional chick-lit story are presented with precision, grace and carefully honed absurdity.
½
 
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Beezie | 1 muu arvostelu | Jan 28, 2010 |
A Japanese woman transplanted to America pre-WWII returns to Japan, the mother who abandoned her, and a changing world to raise her niece in traditional Japan. Great insights into what drives the culture; interesting characters, who manage to escape stereotypes; and a very funny take on food.

The pace may be too quiet for some, but if you're used to Japanese lit, it will be comfortable. I wish she's write a sequel as I'd be interested in knowing what happens to these folks after the war.
½
 
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BCCJillster | 1 muu arvostelu | Nov 12, 2006 |

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