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§Author· 1 book

Julie Otsuka

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When the Emperor Was Divine

Julie Otsuka, 2002
25 ratings

§ About Julie Otsuka's books

Books on SansFiction
1
Published
2002
Average rating
3.8 / 5 across 25 ratings
Genres
California, Classics, Historical Fiction, History

The book: When the Emperor Was Divine (2002)

From the bestselling, award-winning author of The Buddha in the Attic and The Swimmers, this commanding debut novel paints a portrait of the Japanese American incarceration camps that is both a haunting evocation of a family in wartime and a resonant lesson for our times.

Common questions about Julie Otsuka

What is Julie Otsuka best known for?
Julie Otsuka is best known for When the Emperor Was Divine, published in 2002 with 25 ratings and a 3.8 average. It is the most-rated of Julie Otsuka's books on SansFiction.
What genres does Julie Otsuka write?
Julie Otsuka's books on SansFiction are tagged California, Classics, Historical Fiction and History.

Explore: California · Classics · Historical Fiction · History