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Displacement
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Book Brief
283
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Japanese Internment Camps • 1940s
2020
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Kiku Hughes's graphic novel Displacement, a young Japanese American woman named Kiku mysteriously travels through time, experiencing the harsh realities of Japanese incarceration camps during World War Two. The narrative intertwines her family's past, historical facts, and fictional elements to explore themes of generational trauma, immigrant identity, and cultural heritage loss. It addresses issues of racial discrimination, unjust incarceration, physical cruelty, and generational trauma.
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Emotional
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
In Displacement, Kiku Hughes crafts a poignant and visually compelling graphic novel exploring Japanese-American internment through the lens of personal and historical reflection. Critics praise its evocative art and educational narrative. However, some note that character development could be deeper. Overall, it's a heartfelt and enlightening read.
Who Should Read Displacement?
A reader who would enjoy Displacement by Kiku Hughes is likely interested in historical fiction infused with personal and emotional narratives. Fans of They Called Us Enemy by George Takei or Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi would appreciate its poignant exploration of identity and family history through engaging, autobiographical storytelling.
10,706 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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283
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Japanese Internment Camps • 1940s
2020
YA
14-18 years
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