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This book starts off slowly but it gets better and better as it goes along. It's the story of two pairs of sisters during war time. It's also a fascinating look at the lives of military kids and life in Okinawa.
Normally, I hate books that are written in the present tense as well as ones that employ magical realism. This book has both - so you know it had to be good for me to recommend it so highly! ...more
Normally, I hate books that are written in the present tense as well as ones that employ magical realism. This book has both - so you know it had to be good for me to recommend it so highly! ...more
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