Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Jamie Ford (Author)

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"Sentimental, heartfelt….the exploration of Henry’s changing relationship with his family and with Keiko will keep most readers turning pages...A timely debut that not only reminds readers of a shameful episode in American history, but cautions us to examine the present and take heed we don’t repeat those injustices."-- Kirkus Reviews

“A tender and satisfying novel set in a time and a place lost forever, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet gives us a glimpse of the damage that is caused by war--not the sweeping damage of the battlefield, but the cold, cruel damage to the hearts and humanity of individual people. Especially relevant in today's world, this is a beautifully written book that will make you think. And, more importantly, it will make you feel."
-- Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain

“Jamie Ford's first novel explores the age-old conflicts between father and son, the beauty and sadness of what happened to Japanese Americans in the Seattle area during World War II, and the depths and longing of deep-heart love. An impressive, bitter, and sweet debut.”
-- Lisa See, bestselling author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Product details
Publisher : Ballantine Books; First Edition (October 6, 2009)
Language : English
Paperback : 301 pages
ISBN-10 : 0345505344
ISBN-13 : 978-0345505347
Lexile measure : 850L
Item Weight : 8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.14 x 0.77 x 7.96 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #4,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#135 in Family Saga Fiction
#372 in Reference (Books)
#599 in Literary Fiction (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.5
15,310 ratings



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