Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson

Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson

1950s San Piedro Island: a quiet community rocked by a fisherman's death. Kabuo Miyamoto, a Japanese American, stands accused of murder, igniting the embers of prejudice and resentment lingering from World War II. Amid the rising tension, reporter Ishmael Chambers confronts his unresolved love for Hatsue, Kabuo's wife, a love he believed lost. As the courtroom drama unfolds, buried secrets and simmering resentments surface, threatening to shatter the island's fragile peace. This historical fiction novel explores themes of love, loss, prejudice, and justice in postwar America. Experience the evocative prose and powerful storytelling of a literary masterpiece.

Why You’ll Love This Book

David Guterson's masterful storytelling immerses you in a world of intricate characters and moral dilemmas. He paints a vivid picture of a community grappling with its past and present. This timeless novel offers a poignant exploration of prejudice and its impact on the human spirit.