Search - The Samurai's Garden

This write is awesome! She really paints a picture with her words. This story really gives great insight into the life of a Chinese boy and his coming of age in the Japanese culture as the Japanese army is invading China. He is sent to his grandfather's beach house to recouperate from an illness and lives with the remaining servant there. This old man teaches him many things and introduces him to the lepers in a nearby colony. The young man learns to think outside himself and feel empathy and compassion for others. I won't tell more about the book because you need to read it!

This is a soft, bittersweet story about a young Chinese man with tuberculosis who recuperates in Japan during the Japanese sweep of China in 1937. A wonderful story by Gail Tsukiyama. All of her books are beautifully written and unforgetable.

An extraordinarily graceful and moving novel about goodness and beauty. Tsukimaya is a wise and spellbinding storyteller

An evocative story that remains with you long after you have finished the last page. Tsukiyama is a fine writer. I have enjoyed all of her books. This one is no exception.

This is not an engrossing page-turner of a thriller. I found it to be relaxing, comforting, a point of serenity in my otherwise hectic life. There is plenty to think about while reading, if one is so inclined, but Tsukiyama doesn't force that down one's throat. I read this for book group and would recommend it to others.

Really easy to read book. Didn't want to put it down. Gives an interesting look into Japanese life of the 1940's. Characters developed well.