A review by lklitup
No-No Boy by John Okada

challenging dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I picked this book up having seen it featured in The Atlantic as a “classic” yet having heard nor seen it before. I’m glad I did. This novel was both a nuanced experience for this one man (and his community) and a general criticism of humanity.