Comments on In Spring it is the Dawn: 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet' (review ...

nomadreader - I'm glad you've chang...

2010-02-06T00:28:40.143+09:00

nomadreader - I'm glad you've changed your mind! :)

monnibo - I know! Now we think of Canada as being a pretty accepting, multi-cultural country. It's so sad that there was such racism in the past. This book is based on the actions of the US but was still very interesting. However if you want to read about the situation in Canada, and haven't read it yet, I would definitely recommend Obasan by Joy Kogawa.

brizmus - It's definitely an episode in history that often gets overlooked. I'm going to have to look for that book by Gail Tsukiyama.

Just Mom - It was a very good read.

Lorin - Yes, sadly I think we haven't entirely learned from our past. I hope we don't repeat ourselves but I feel only time will tell.

Les - I've never read anything from the other side, about Canadians being interned by the Japanese. That sounds like it would be fascinating to read and compare. Thanks for mentioning it.

Iliana - It really was! Thanks for stopping by to say hi. Sorry I haven't been by your blog lately. I miss reading everyone's blogs but I swear one of these days I'll catch up.

Kelly - Well, luck was on your side... :)

raych - I'd been wanting to read it ever since it came out so was very happy to finally have a chance to do so. I hope you manage to get your hands on a copy soon.

Book Dilettante - How interesting that you interviewed an internee about their experiences. Are the articles or interview on your blog?

Janet - Try again? Well, maybe the second time will be the charm. :)

Thanks everyone who entered the giveaway. It has ...

2010-02-05T23:59:30.214+09:00

Thanks everyone who entered the giveaway. It has now closed and the winner has been notified.

mee - I really enjoyed reading about the internment from a different perspective this time. I hope you enjoy the book if/when you get a chance to read it.

Teresa - Yes I do remember you mentioning 'Farewell to Manzanar'. That's partly why I finally got around to reading it, last year was it?

Kristen M. - Oh, you'd definitely enjoy reading about the Seattle of the time. You'll have to read it and then go visit the Panama Hotel and report back. :)

Lady_Graeye - Welcome! I'm glad you found your way here. :)

thekoolaidmom - Such a worthwhile read. Some scenes from the book are still floating around in my head.

DarcyO - It was a great book, I hope you get a chance to read it yourself.

gnoegnoe - I never heard about this part of our history when growing up but I'm so glad I read Obasan, and agree with you that every Canadian should read it!
The Cats of Mirikatani sounds really interesting. I'm going to have to try to watch it sometime. Thanks for mentioning it.

LisaMM - Thank you again for including me in the tour!
I've had a copy of The Emperor was Divine on my shelves for AGES. I really should finally read it one of these days.

Suko - Well, thank you! :)

Esme - Thank you so much for the award!

Andi - I think Snow Falling on Cedars was my introduction to this moment in history too. If you liked Snow Falling.. I think you'll like Hotel.

Your post makes me want to pick this up and give i...

2010-02-04T02:23:12.036+09:00

Your post makes me want to pick this up and give it a try again :-)

I see from your review that the book has to do wit...

2010-02-01T04:33:17.986+09:00

I see from your review that the book has to do wit the Japanese American internment during the war. I've written a couple of article and interviewed an internee about his experiences, and I'd love to read this book as well.

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I've been dying to read this, but the hold lis...

2010-02-01T03:33:59.040+09:00

I've been dying to read this, but the hold list at my library is, like, a million people long.

I really want to read this.

2010-01-30T09:02:36.172+09:00

I really want to read this.

It was such an engaging story wasn't it? No ne...

2010-01-30T08:19:48.087+09:00

It was such an engaging story wasn't it? No need to enter me in the giveaway but just wanted to drop in and say hi :)

I'm so happy to hear that this wasn't a di...

2010-01-29T21:53:36.076+09:00

I'm so happy to hear that this wasn't a disappointment for you! While it didn't make my Top Ten for 2009, it is one of the Honorable Mentions. I, too, loved the characters of Sheldon and Mrs. Beatty.

The Language of Threads by Gail Tsukiyama is another good novel that deals with the issue of internment camps. In this case, though, it's the British and Canadian civilians who are interned when the Japanese occupy Hong Kong. I love this book!

I didn't know much about Japanese internment b...

2010-01-29T12:24:35.886+09:00

I didn't know much about Japanese internment before I moved to California, but I've learned a bit more since. Its just awful to think that we did that to American citizens. And would we do the same today? I fear yes, based on how most brown skinned people were (are) treated in the wake of 9/11.

Please enter me in your contest. Thank you!

This sounds good, please enter me. theroundfile at...

2010-01-29T09:58:48.546+09:00

This sounds good, please enter me.
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I recently read another book that talked about the...

2010-01-29T06:10:28.721+09:00

I recently read another book that talked about the Japanese internment during WWII. . .by Gail Tsukiyama, I think. I totally loved it, and before that, I didn't know much about it either. It sparked my interest, though, and since then I've been really wanting to read this.
After this beautiful review, now I want to read it even more!
I would love to be entered in the giveaway, though I guess I'd have to get it shipped to my mom.

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I'm sometimes kinda ashamed by Canada's ac...

2010-01-29T03:51:40.411+09:00

I'm sometimes kinda ashamed by Canada's actions. But this book sounds like an interesting way to learn more, as well as learning from our mistakes in the past. I'd love to win a copy!

I confess, I dismissed this novel as too mainstrea...

2010-01-29T00:16:32.532+09:00

I confess, I dismissed this novel as too mainstream for my tastes initially. I've read many great reviews by bloggers (including you, obviously), and I've changed my mind. I'd love to win a copy!

This subject seems to be one of those holes in my ...

2010-01-28T23:08:36.899+09:00

This subject seems to be one of those holes in my history knowledge. I know *some*, but not nearly enough. I also read Snow Falling on Cedars, and that was my first introduction to this particular historical moment in fiction. I'd love to give this one a try, too, since I've seen so many positive reviews.

Would love to enter the contest!

Thanks for hosting the tour stop and the giveaway.

Please stop by for an award

2010-01-28T14:41:45.037+09:00

Please stop by for an award

Excellent review! And your blog is lovely. :) No ...

2010-01-28T12:51:49.026+09:00

Excellent review! And your blog is lovely. :)

No need to enter me in the giveaway--I have the book and am part of the tour. Please stay tuned for my review, followed by an interview with the author.

Great review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the boo...

2010-01-28T05:09:27.205+09:00

Great review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the book.

I recently read another book about the Japanese internment that you might enjoy called When The Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka. It came out in 2002. I reviewed it last month:
http://lisamm.wordpress.com/2009/12/06/book-review-when-the-emperor-was-divine-by-julie-otsuka/

Anyway, I'm so glad the book found it's way to you, all the way on the other side of the world! Thank you so much for all the time spent reading and reviewing Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. It is very much appreciated!

Obasan! The minute I saw your review I thought of ...

2010-01-27T23:23:03.010+09:00

Obasan! The minute I saw your review I thought of asking you if you had read Joy Kogawa's book -- but, you have ;) I read it in 2008 and was quite shocked by the facts...

At about the same time I saw The Cats of Mirikatani, a documentary about a homeless Japanese-American. I highly recommend watching it if you get the chance!

Eeks, 2 urls -- I'll probably be spammed ;)

Of course now I'm interested in this book as well... Please enter my name in the giveaway?

This book sounds wonderful. Please include me in y...

2010-01-27T21:40:37.523+09:00

This book sounds wonderful. Please include me in your draw.

dlodden at frontiernet dot net

Oh! I so loved this book. It was beautifully wri...

2010-01-27T15:52:54.596+09:00

Oh! I so loved this book. It was beautifully written, very touching and, like you said, written from a unique perspective. I, too, found the prejudices fascinating.

I'm glad you liked it, and Jamie is a really cool guy, too :-D

I just found your site today, I love the Japanese ...

2010-01-27T12:46:17.714+09:00

I just found your site today, I love the Japanese culture. It is so beautiful and fascinating. Please add my name to your drawing.

I would love a copy of this book. I keep meaning ...

2010-01-27T11:47:11.334+09:00

I would love a copy of this book. I keep meaning to read it to learn more about the history of the city where I live. Being a transplant to Seattle, I know very little of its past.

Please enter me into the Random House giveaway of ...

2010-01-27T11:34:55.282+09:00

Please enter me into the Random House giveaway of this book. Thanks! As a side note, and as you may remember me telling you, I loved "Farewell to Manzanar" as a young girl, reading it several times, as a matter of fact.

I've read a tiny bit about Japanese internment...

2010-01-27T11:02:55.303+09:00

I've read a tiny bit about Japanese internment from one of Gail Tsukiyama books, but have not read a full blown one. I'm waiting for the right book. This sounds like it could be it!