Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie FordMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The story of Henry and Keiko is beautifully written and keeps you turning the pages. Jamie Ford tells his tale in 1942 and 1986, giving the reader a chance to know Henry as a young Chinese boy living during WWII and Seattle's jazz era. Henry is the only Chinese boy at an all white school and Keiko is the only Japanese girl there as well, and the story of their friendship is simply heartbreaking.
The story begins about when President Roosevelt signs Executive Orders to have people of Japanese, German, and Italian descent removed to internment camps (for their own safety). Henry and Keiko struggle to keep their friendship alive through WWII and beyond. This is book makes a statement about civil rights, race relations, and the beauty of unconditional friendship. Worth the time that it takes to enjoy.
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