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From the bestselling, awardwinning author of The Buddha in the Attic and The Swimmers, this commanding debut novel paints a portrait of the Japanese American incarceration camps that is both a haunting evocation of a family in wartime and a resonant lesson for our times.On a sunny day in Berkeley, California, in 1942, a woman sees a sign in a post office window, returns to her home, and matteroffactly begins to pack her family's possessions. Like thousands of other Japanese Americans they have been reclassified, virtually overnight, as enemy aliens and are about to be uprooted from their home and sent to a dusty incarceration camp in the Utah desert.In this lean and devastatingly evocative first novel, Julie Otsuka tells their story from five flawlessly realized points of view and conveys the exact emotional texture of their experience: the thinwalled barracks and barbedwire fences, the omnipresent fear and loneliness, the unheralded feats of heroism. When the Emperor Was Divine is a work of enormous power that makes a shameful episode of our history as immediate as today's headlines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'When the Emperor Was Divine'? A: The main theme of 'When the Emperor Was Divine' revolves around the Japanese American incarceration during World War II, exploring the emotional impact of displacement and identity through the experiences of a family.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'When the Emperor Was Divine' is Julie Otsuka, an acclaimed writer known for her poignant narratives about Japanese American experiences.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'When the Emperor Was Divine' has a total of 160 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'When the Emperor Was Divine' was published on October 14, 2003.
- Q: Is 'When the Emperor Was Divine' available in paperback? A: Yes, 'When the Emperor Was Divine' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'When the Emperor Was Divine' is suitable for adult readers and may be appropriate for mature young adult readers due to its historical themes.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Julie Otsuka? A: Readers can expect a lyrical and evocative writing style from Julie Otsuka, characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth.
- Q: Does this book explore multiple perspectives? A: Yes, 'When the Emperor Was Divine' is told from five distinct points of view, capturing the different experiences of a Japanese American family during their incarceration.
- Q: What historical event does the book focus on? A: The book focuses on the historical event of the Japanese American internment during World War II, highlighting the injustices faced by Japanese Americans.
- Q: Are there any awards associated with this book? A: 'When the Emperor Was Divine' is a bestselling novel and has received critical acclaim, contributing to Julie Otsuka's recognition as an award-winning author.