The Buddha in the Attic

The story of Japanese “picture brides” as they arrive in California during the early 20th century to meet their unknown husbands. The story of many are told as one, in parallel, which was a very interesting narration style. We follow the abstract mass of brides through the hardships of marriage and demanding work, cultural differences, neighbourly racism and finally deportation/internment during WW2.

The style was unique, and the book is slim, a few times I found it quite touching, but it didn't fully grip me. 2.5