Garden of Stones by Sophie Littlefield, Kindle Edition
Kindle Edition: Garden of Stones by Sophie Littlefield is a historical family drama following Lucy Takeda and her mother, Miyako, after they are sent to Manzanar during World War II. The listing describes a story of survival, injustice, and the lasting consequences of a mother's choices.
At a glance
- The story centers on a mother and daughter displaced to the Manzanar prison camp during World War II.
- Its themes include survival, injustice, family bonds, and the consequences of trauma across generations.
- The Kindle listing supports screen readers and includes Word Wise, Page Flip, and enhanced typesetting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a family-centered narrative with historical context about Japanese American incarceration at Manzanar.
- Kindle accessibility and reading aids include screen reader support, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | MIRA |
|---|---|
| Publication date | February 26, 2013 |
| Edition | Original |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 315 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1460300305 |
| Kindle file size | 2.6 MB |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in historical fiction about Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
- Readers drawn to multigenerational family stories and mother-daughter relationships.
- Kindle readers who use screen-reader support or Word Wise.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a light or non-traumatic story, as the synopsis describes abuse, incarceration, and a mother's desperate final act.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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12% 12% - 2 stars
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Customer feedback describes an engaging story with interesting twists, a surprise ending, compelling characters, and a well-crafted style. Readers also appreciate its historical insight, including its portrayal of life at Manzanar. Some regard it as a quick read, while readability opinions are mixed. For readers choosing it for its historical setting, the reported interest in Manzanar is relevant, but the mixed readability feedback means the prose experience may not suit everyone.
Positive themes
- Readers report engaging twists and a surprise ending.
- Feedback praises the writing and characters, and notes historical insight into Manzanar.
Mixed feedback
- Opinions about readability are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What is Garden of Stones about?
It follows Lucy Takeda and her mother, Miyako, after they are taken from Los Angeles to Manzanar during World War II, exploring survival and the effects of their experiences across generations.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing specifies screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
Is this a light read?
The synopsis describes incarceration, corruption, abuse, and a mother's desperate act, so its subject matter is serious and emotionally difficult.
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