Snow Falling on Cedars
Description
On the mist-shrouded San Piedro Island, a fisherman's suspicious death ignites a murder trial that unearths buried secrets and simmering resentments. As the community grapples with the accusation against Kabuo Miyamoto, a Japanese American, the courtroom drama becomes a crucible for the island's collective memory. The narrative weaves through the poignant, forbidden love between a white boy and Kabuo's wife, the bitter disputes over land, and the profound trauma of Japanese American internment during World War II. This atmospheric masterpiece explores themes of justice, prejudice, and the enduring power of the past, leaving readers to question the true nature of guilt and innocence.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Jan 1, 1995
486 pages
ISBN: 9780679764021
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Details
First Published
1994
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson.