If you are looking for a gentle read with some history interwoven, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is sure to please. Switching back and forth between World War II and 1986, author Jamie Ford's debut provides a peak into the turmoil of the Japanese American internment and a love story that crosses time, generational and cultural lines. The book jacket gives this description: "Set during one of the most conflicted and volatile times in American history, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is an extraordinary story of commitment and enduring hope. In (characters) Henry and Keiko, Jamie Ford has created an unforgettable duo whose story teaches us of the power of forgiveness and the human heart."
Bestselling author Lisa See (Snow Flower and the Secret Fan) describes the novel as "an impressive debut." And speaking of See's book, that's the next book on my reading list. The movie is now available for checkout as well.
