This engaging, topical first novel will appeal to readers who loved The Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and Fortress of Solitude, those interested in science fiction and astrophysics, nostalgic for the television and films of the fifties and sixties, grappling with the effect of suicide on families, and interested in learning more about immigrant history and Japanese culture. A book which can be viewed in light of the paranoia which fueled the Wen Ho Lee case and related to the recent protest of the Iraq war by Japanese American ...
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This engaging, topical first novel will appeal to readers who loved The Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and Fortress of Solitude, those interested in science fiction and astrophysics, nostalgic for the television and films of the fifties and sixties, grappling with the effect of suicide on families, and interested in learning more about immigrant history and Japanese culture. A book which can be viewed in light of the paranoia which fueled the Wen Ho Lee case and related to the recent protest of the Iraq war by Japanese American Lt. Ehren Watada, the also novel details the little-known history of the No-No Boys (Japanese American WWII draft resisters) and the effects of the internment camps on later generations.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
