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I have to admit I didn‘t think I‘d like this book, but I was very pleasantly surprised! I see some comments on here mention the writing style, but this is literary book- not one meant for entertainment purposes. I believe the writing is meant to be chaotic to match the protagonists mind set after being released from prison. This book made me feel so many emotions while learning so much, and that to me is a job well done.

Mini book haul from the local used bookstore!! So many amazing Asian books and sooo affordable. Feeling lucky to have found these! Also, the bookmarks are me to a T lol.

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Hailed as the first Japanese American novel, No-No Boy explores the fragile psyche of post-War America through the eyes of a man that had to suffer internment from his own government. Okada is unflinching in his assessment of the United States and its deficiencies. Even though it isn‘t the most sterling prose ever consumed, No-No Boy is necessary reading.

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The writing is a little bit distracting. But overall I think it‘s an important book for I knew nothing about Japanese American‘s life during ww2.

The story was okay. I learned a lot about Japanese-Americans and their culture, buuuut the story was sometimes boring and slow, and the main character was dreadfully whiny. He didn't even really have a character arc. It's like he learned nothing? Also, riddled with run-on's... But still an important book on how war affects all sides.
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Finding this a very topical read!