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Jenny Taylor The novel is historical fiction. During WWII, the Japanese did conscript women as "comfort women", or sex slaves, for their soldiers. The characters (…moreThe novel is historical fiction. During WWII, the Japanese did conscript women as "comfort women", or sex slaves, for their soldiers. The characters (Anna, Mrs. Hong, Colonel Matsumoto) are fictitious. The author includes a list of references at the end of the novel for more information on the history.(less)

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Can this be read as a standalone please?

Veronika Boušková Yes, this is a standalone

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Where did you get the idea to use this theme to write the book?

Dona Garrettson The author explains in his notes at the end. Basically, he became interested in Korean history after he and his wife adopted a Korean girl. We have se…moreThe author explains in his notes at the end. Basically, he became interested in Korean history after he and his wife adopted a Korean girl. We have several friends who have adopted Asian children, and this interest seems to be a common reaction among the parents.
For corroboration, see some of Pearl Buck's fiction. Not so much about Koreans, but similar programs the Japanese carried out with the Chinese. The Shanghai Girls and sequel (Looking for Joy) are also good on these topics.(less)

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Is this fiction...?

Elizabeth Historical fiction. The author very clearly delineates the areas of fact and fiction at the end. The framework of events it happens in is historic, th…moreHistorical fiction. The author very clearly delineates the areas of fact and fiction at the end. The framework of events it happens in is historic, the events in themselves and main characters are fictitious within that framework. (less)

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I heard a caller recommend this on one of the talk shows--Medved, Shapiro, Glenn Beck, I don't remember. Has anybody read it?

Aurora1212 Yes it is a great book, well written and the writer has an uncanny way of writing in women's voice. This explains a vital bit of history we were not t…moreYes it is a great book, well written and the writer has an uncanny way of writing in women's voice. This explains a vital bit of history we were not taught as well.(less)

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I just finished reading the Madhouse paperback, and discovered the Lake Union paperback is different (probably at least 10,000 words different). Anyone who has read both publications of this book, please advise. Is one substantially better than the other? Or are they similar enough?

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