Description
In the wake of Pearl Harbor, a Japanese American family in Berkeley is abruptly forced to abandon their home and possessions, their lives irrevocably altered by a government decree. This powerful debut novel chronicles their journey to an internment camp in the Utah desert, offering a poignant and unflinching look at a shameful chapter of American history. Through five distinct voices, the narrative captures the quiet dignity, profound loss, and enduring resilience of individuals stripped of their rights and their homeland. Otsuka masterfully evokes the claustrophobic reality of camp life, the pervasive fear, and the small acts of courage that sustained hope amidst despair.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Oct 14, 2003
161 pages
ISBN: 9780385721813
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka.