No-No Boy by John Okada

No-No Boy

John Okada

260 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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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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Community Reviews

3.93
based on 1,320 reviews

Moods

emotional: 74%

reflective: 74%

sad: 64%

dark: 62%

challenging: 45%

tense: 27%

informative: 21%

hopeful: 13%

inspiring: 5%

adventurous: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
36% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
84% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
55% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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