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260 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780295806006
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Publication date: 01 November 2014
For readers seeking a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of identity, family, and cultural heritage, No-No Boy by John Okada is a powerful and emotional journey that investigates the complexities of the Japanese-American experience during World War II, offering a deeply personal and introspective narrative that will resonate with those who appreciate literary fiction that tackles the human condition.
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John Okada was born in Seattle, Washington in 1923. He attended the University of Washington and Columbia University. He served in the US Army in World War II, wrote one novel and died of a heart attack at the age of 47. John Okada died in obscuri...
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Moods
emotional: 74%
reflective: 74%
sad: 64%
dark: 62%
challenging: 45%
tense: 27%
informative: 21%
hopeful: 13%
inspiring: 5%
adventurous: 1%
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Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SuicideModerate
Death of parent, Xenophobia, Car accidentMinor
Addiction, Cursing, Infidelity260 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780295806006
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Publication date: 01 November 2014
For readers seeking a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of identity, family, and cultural heritage, No-No Boy by John Okada is a powerful and emotional journey that investigates the complexities of the Japanese-American experience during World War II, offering a deeply personal and introspective narrative that will resonate with those who appreciate literary fiction that tackles the human condition.
Description
John Okada was born in Seattle, Washington in 1923. He attended the University of Washington and Columbia University. He served in the US Army in World War II, wrote one novel and died of a heart attack at the age of 47. John Okada died in obscuri...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 74%
reflective: 74%
sad: 64%
dark: 62%
challenging: 45%
tense: 27%
informative: 21%
hopeful: 13%
inspiring: 5%
adventurous: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SuicideModerate
Death of parent, Xenophobia, Car accidentMinor
Addiction, Cursing, Infidelity