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Snow Falling on Cedars

byDavid Guterson

Who is this book for? Readers interested in historical narratives, social justice themes, and character-driven stories.

Topics Japanese-american experienceWorld war ii aftermathSmall island communityLove and lossRacism and prejudiceLegal dramaNature's influenceIndividual moral choicesCultural identityJournalism ethicsLoveJusticeIdentitySurvivalRacism
MoodMelancholic, Reflective
RomanceMajor Subplot
ViolenceMild
In 1954 a fisherman is found dead in the nets of his boat, and a local Japanese-American man is charged with his murder. In the course of his trial, it becomes clear that what is at stake is more than one man's guilt. For on San Piedro, memories grow as thickly as cedar trees and the fields of ripe strawberries - memories of a charmed love affair between a white boy and a Japanese girl; memories of land desired, paid for, and lost. Above all, San Piedro is haunted by the memory of what happened to its Japanese residents during World War II, when an entire community was sent into exile while its neighbours watched.

Language

en

Published on

07/06/2009

Pages

432

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781408801406

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