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So I am currently on page 164 of the book.We are reading it in my english class.I must say I am in love with this book and the characters.Normally things involving war and history would bore me but I just can't put this book down!:) I've loved it since page 1,almost to the point where I don't want to ... (continued)
I would like to read a story about Keiko, and her life and thoughts until she meets Henry again in old age.
Couldn't put it down! Just loved it but there was one little word you used several times and each time I wanted to change it! You used "gushed" which to me (and the dictiionary) means an affected display, insincerity and in each case of your usage I didn't think it was what you meaant! I didn't feel ... (continued)
I just finished the book and I loved it, I could read it again. It was just beautiful, could even make a sequal of what happens next. Thank you, write more
What a fantastic book! Great character development -- I could almost predict how they would behave once I got to know them. Great story, too. Made real for me what had just been words about the internment of so many citizens. Made me be afraid it could happen again, too. Really fantastic work...
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I am so glad Borders Books recommended this. Best book ever. Please, please keep writing. I could taste, feel, and hear the feelings in this book. I have never been quite so moved. I wish I could write half this well. Thank you.