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Picture Bride
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Book Brief
222
Novel • Fiction
California • 1910s
1987
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Picture Bride by Yoshiko Uchida follows Hana Omiya, a Japanese woman who immigrates to the United States in 1917 to marry Taro Takeda. As she navigates life in America, Hana faces cultural challenges, personal losses, community struggles, and World War II internment camps. The novel depicts themes of assimilation, forgiveness, and female solidarity in the immigrant experience.
Melancholic
Romantic
Emotional
Challenging
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
967 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Yoshiko Uchida's Picture Bride receives praise for its rich historical detail and emotional depiction of early 20th-century Japanese immigrant experiences in America. The narrative's portrayal of cultural challenges and personal resilience resonates with readers. However, some critique the pacing and character depth. Overall, it is a poignant, insightful read.
Who Should Read Picture Bride?
Readers who relish Picture Bride by Yoshiko Uchida are likely to enjoy historical fiction set in early 20th-century America, highlighting immigrant experiences and cultural clashes. They might also appreciate Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford or Lisa See's Shanghai Girls.
967 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
222
Novel • Fiction
California • 1910s
1987
Adult
18+ years
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