This book describes the battle of Okinawa in all its brutality. It follows Ray an American soldier struggling with his first experiences of war and the horror of the fight and the moral decisions he has to make. It also follows Hideki a schoolboy from Okinawa given 2 grenades - one for Americans and one for himself. He too faces the horror of war. When their paths cross tragedy strikes...
I liked that both sides were portrayed in all its shame. I think that is powerful.
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