Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Such a beautiful story about the enduring power of love, understanding, and friendship. Lovely writing. A new favorite.

What an extraordinary book - it had me crying at the end. Just like the title, it is bitter and sweet. I also discovered the Japanese internment in the US during WWII - I was unaware of this.

Cute book and easy read. It's the kind of book you can read pool side.

loved it!

I really liked the story. Henry is trapped in his cultural identities: Chinese, American, Chinese-American. He falls for a Japanese-American girl (drawn together because of their being outcasted) and this adds another cultural identity issue. I liked the historical background (Japanese internment, Japanese occupation of China) and Seattle. The whole book is about longing and belonging. ...more

I really liked the story. Henry is trapped in his cultural identities: Chinese, American, Chinese-American. He falls for a Japanese-American girl (drawn together because of their being outcasted) and this adds another cultural identity issue. I liked the historical background (Japanese internment, Japanese occupation of China) and Seattle. The whole book is about longing and belonging. There were some parts that were a bit redundant but well-worth the read.   hide

What a terrific book! A beautiful love story set during a period of time I really knew so little about. The characters came to life and the information on what the U.S. did to Japanese people at the time was eye opening for me.

Loved this story about a Chinese American boy who falls in love with a Japanese American girl during World War II.

great love story!

It's my newest Kindle book