Obasan by Joy Kogawa
The book is a semi-autobiographical novel that tells the story of a Japanese-Canadian woman named Naomi, who reflects on her experiences during World War II. As a child, Naomi was forced into internment along with thousands of other Japanese-Canadians, following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The narrative explores the themes of racism, identity, silence, and the power of memory, as Naomi grapples with the trauma of her past and the impact of her cultural heritage on her present life.
The 825th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-350
- Words
- 52,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 59th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 87 Books Written by Women That Are So Good, You Won't Be Able to Put Them Down (Pop Sugar)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)