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Silent Honor
In her 38th bestselling novel, Danielle Steel creates a powerful, moving portrayal of families divided, lives shattered and a nation torn apart by prejudice during a shameful episode in recent American history.
A man ahead of his time, Japanese college professor Masao Takashimaya of Kyoto had a passion for modern ideas that was as strong as his wife's belief in ancient trad...more
A man ahead of his time, Japanese college professor Masao Takashimaya of Kyoto had a passion for modern ideas that was as strong as his wife's belief in ancient trad...more
Hardcover, 353 pages
Published
November 1st 1996
by Delacorte Press
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Wow! I read a lot of Danielle Steele and at first I liked the book. But then the story digressed. Hiroko seemed like the stereotypical Japanese girl who was bound by tradition with all of the bowing and placement of "san" after peoples names. This star character did not have a mind of her own. She's the first Steele character that I hated.
It saddened me that the author had Peter having so much sex with Hiroko out in a muddy, dirt field right after Hiroshima. Peter, a white ...more
It saddened me that the author had Peter having so much sex with Hiroko out in a muddy, dirt field right after Hiroshima. Peter, a white ...more
Does anybody remember the tv show that was popular in the 1970s called All In The Family? If so, you will remember Archie Bunker's wife, Edith. Take Edith and put her in a kimono and you have the heroine of this book, Hiroko. A more submissive, puppy eyed female you will be hard pressed to find. I read a good hundred pages and then some and grew so sick of all the bowing and the eye lowering. I couldn't take anymore. Strong woman, my arse! I know it was customary for Japanese women to beh...more
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I was never an actual fan of Danielle Steel. I only read 3 of her books before Silent Honour and was not particularly super impressed. However, I stumbled upon this book during a book sale and because it fell under the label of historical fiction thought I'd give it a go. Now that I have finished it, I can say that I'm glad I did so.
At first, I was kind of sceptic about it. The diction seemed kind of juvenile especially when compared to the witty diction used by John Grogan in Marle...more
At first, I was kind of sceptic about it. The diction seemed kind of juvenile especially when compared to the witty diction used by John Grogan in Marle...more
A man ahead of his time, Japanese college professor Masao Takashimaya of Kyoto had a passion for modern ideas that was as strong as his wife's belief in ancient traditions. It was the early 1920s and Masao had dreams for the futureand a fascination with the politics and opportunities of a world that was changing every day. Twenty years later, his eighteen-year-old daughter Hiroko, torn between her mother's traditions and her father's wishes, boarded the SS Nagoya Maru to come to California for a...more
My neighbor gave this book to me and wanted me to read it. Danielle Steel is not one of my normal 'reads'. As a matter of fact, I removed the book cover when I was on the train so people could not see what I was reading :-)With that said, this book was pretty good for several reasons. First off, even though this is fiction, it explores the internment camps for the Japanese/American citizens after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Steel is an easy read and the subject is interesting-- it tugs at your ...more
This is my first Danielle Steel novel and the story was much more interesting than I expected. I have no idea whether her historical setting in California's WWII Japanese detention camps is accurate, but I enjoyed the characters themselves. But I found the writing amazingly repetitive and plain and uninteresting. I continually wondered, "Doesn't she have an editor?" As much as I like a good story line, I really prefer writing that enriches the experience of reading.
An amazing historical-fiction that I couldn't put down.
Set during WWII from the perspective of a Japanese girl who had come to the US to study when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor and the hardships and discrimination her family and other Japanese-Americans went through at the time.
The culture, historical events, and love story that unfold filled me with such emotion reading through this often sad but also BEAUTIFUL story.
Set during WWII from the perspective of a Japanese girl who had come to the US to study when the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor and the hardships and discrimination her family and other Japanese-Americans went through at the time.
The culture, historical events, and love story that unfold filled me with such emotion reading through this often sad but also BEAUTIFUL story.
I really liked this book a lot. It was a little predictable but you just learn so much in her books. She really does her research. It's the story of a young Japanese girl Hiroko coming to the US to go to college just before Pearl Harbor was bombed. It's the story of the prison camps and what happens to her family. I didn't like how he author had to kill off every other main character. It was a really good book though.
My mother always loved books by Danielle Steele. I read a couple of them (she sent to me) at least a decade ago (probably longer). After my mom died, I brought a few of the DS books home with me, to read and think of her. The first one I read, I hated -- terrible writing, worse editing. This one, Silent Honor, kept me interested and I must admit, I enjoyed it as a light, fast read.
I enjoyed the characters in this book. Hiroko was a strong woman. There are just different types of strength and hers was a quiet type. The history of traditional Japanese women, the internment camps and the life during WWII was fascinating. It makes me want to find out more about these topics. And even though the book was sad, at least I got a HEA ending.
I enjoyed this books setting and plot. I thought that it was interesting that she chose to place it during a time of war, but this made the hardships between the couple in the story more understandable. The couple in general was in a way, exciting, for the fact that it was forbidden for them to be together.
This book is one I will already remember. I read it a few years ago now, and wouldn't mind reading it again.
I'm not a big fan of Danielle Steel's books, but this one is brilliant! I love a good mixture, and this book certainly has that.
I'm not a big fan of Danielle Steel's books, but this one is brilliant! I love a good mixture, and this book certainly has that.
The story was very interesting to get into,especially reading about what the Japanese [in America:]had to endure during the Second World War.I was barely aware of what had actually taken place and so I feel inspired to delve more deeply into what happened during that time.
This is not typical Danielle Steel. It is a very interesting story about a girl from Japan that goes to America for a year of college about the time World War II starts. She ends up in one of the Japanese interment camps. In looking around on the internet there is a lot of factual information in the book.
I read it for the Seasonal Reading challenge - only reason why I picked up DS again. Easy read, breathless as usual. At least she touched on a difficult subject - Japanese-American internment during WW2.
I read this several years ago and REALLY enjoyed it - once I got past the poor proofreading, that is. Danielle Steel needs a new editor, preferably one who is familiar with the rules of grammar.
Read this novel years ago, just to get a taste of Steel's fiction & style of writing. I admire her attempt at entwining history with romance and didn't find her writing disappointing.
I read this book years ago. I forgot completely about it until I read "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter an Sweet." (Now that was a good story.) Wasn't as I remembered. I was kind of disappointed in it. Her research was good though. Making it okay.
Second favorite book by Danielle Steel, set in WWII, this is a story that describes the Japenese segregation in the United States.
I lreally liked this book. I thought Danielle Steel only wrote romance so I was suprised by how much I enjoyed it and how little romance was in it. Even less than the Breaking Dawn in the Ywilight Series! The storries of what so many Japanese and some not went through during WW2 in America is heartbreakingly true. Her research was amazing, and acurate. I learned a few things my self, and can only hope history doesn't repeat itself when it comes to what so many went through at that time.
Loved it! If you like any reads that have some references to "real events" particularly Pearl Harbor, this one is awesome!
Hiroko is Japanese and she is sent by her parents to go and stay with her cousins in America for education. While she is in America the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbour. Hiroko and her cousins are sent to a detention centre with all of the other Japanese in the country. This book looks at how they survive while in detention and also the losses they suffer as a result of the war.
I enjoyed reading this book- it was interesting and easy to read. It was easy to follow and you did not have t...more
I enjoyed reading this book- it was interesting and easy to read. It was easy to follow and you did not have t...more
This book is based on World War II. I really liked this book, especially when Hiroko and the Tanakas really get along. This book is mainly about Hiroko and her family, as they struggle against the war. They are put into miserable camps and fight in their own way to survive the chaos.
I recommend this book to those who like to read about historical fiction and/or likes to read about life complications.
I recommend this book to those who like to read about historical fiction and/or likes to read about life complications.
I liked this book, it was about a young Japanese girl who moved to America, to attend college and stay with her family over their on her fathers wishes. The time period of this book was right before world war two and during world war two. The main characters name is Hiroko and during her time in America she faces a lot of discrimination but she also has many new experiences like love. Her lovers name is Peter and her uncle tries to prevent this relationship from happening but there is nothing he...more
Great book. I like when she writes about history. Then, you can tell there is substance to her books.
405 pages in 4 days. The writing is awful, but the story is interesting enough. Definite beach-read.
This book proves that when Danielle makes the effort, she can produce an interesting and enjoyable book. She has written some turkeys in her time, but I can easily say that this is probably her best book. And I have read almost every one of her books. It covers a part of the 2nd World War of which I know very little, about the lives of Japanese people living in the US. What I like about this book, and what is refreshing, is that things don't automatically and conveniently work about for people, ...more
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If you know a thing or two about the history of World War II, you will appreciate this book. IMO, it is one of D.S.'s best novels yet!
I read this when I was a kid and I still remember it!
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