This novel tells the story of two children, one Chinese and one Japanese but both American, during WWII. They become friends and puppy love takes over. But racial differences during the war make it hard for them to even see one another. And then they start placing the Japanese-Americans into Internment Camps.
Ford's novel bounces back and forth from the 1980s - "Present" - and the war years as the Panama Hotel is re-opened and belongings from Interned Japanese are found. Memories are sparked. And then the ending is exactly what you would suspect.
The story had a few good moments and a very sweet succinct ending. Yet at times I was bored by the story and found it rather predictable. Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. Not sure I would recommend it, but I won't berate you if you love it.
I like the title...but I dunno if I'll read it. lol.
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