Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Read-Along: Part Four

Part 4:   "I am Japanese (1986)" through "Marty's Girl (1986)" pages 61-81.


Welcome to day four!  We have almost made it through a full week of reading. I hope you are enjoying this book!

Discussion Starters:

1. Why do you think Henry told Marty so little about his childhood?


2. Why do you think Henry wants to tell Marty about Keiko and his past now?


3. After Excutive Order 9102 the people of the Japanese community began to destroy personal items, photos, and anything that could connect them to their Japanese heritage.  If it were you and your family belongings, what would be the hardes thing for you to burn or destroy?


4. Marty seems to think Henry is a lot like his grandfather.  Would you agree based on what you have read?

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For tomorrow we will be reading "Ume (1986)" through "Downhill (1942)" pages 82-102.  Hope to see you all back tomorrow!


How the Read-Along Works

Each day we will read a section of the book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford together.  After reading each section, please feel free to comment, and add your thoughts about the book.  The more input, the better this works!  Comment as little or as much as you want, and feel free to stray from the discussion starters if you have something else about the book you really want to discuss.  Most importanly, have fun as we read this book together!