The Buddha in the Attic: An Award-Winning Novel by Julie Otsuka
The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka is an absolutely incredible read. It is a powerful and haunting story of Japanese picture brides who travel to America in the early 1900s, and the struggles they face when they arrive. Written in a poetic yet devastatingly honest style, Otsuka captures the heartbreaking realities of immigration in a way that is both accessible and highly emotive. In The Buddha in the Attic, Julie Otsuka has created an unforgettable novel about identity and belonging. By turns lyrical, funny and tragic, this book will linger with you long after you finish reading it. For anyone interested in learning more about immigration and its effects on individuals, families and communities, The Buddha in the Attic should be at the top of your list.