03 Feb THE BUDDHA IN THE ATTIC by Julie Otsuka
A spine chilling novel that makes you restless thinking about the poor souls that may or may not be alive! The plot of the book is set before the First World War about young Japanese women who left their homeland to be brides to people who they have never met but only have photos in their hands. What they never knew was that they would be used for work as weed pullers and housemaids. They never anticipated life with no voice of their own and could never return to their homeland ever. the worst part is they were always tormented with either their husbands, children or their masters. And in the end, they are sent to someplace that will never return during the Second World War. The book though is a work of fiction, the story resonates with the Japanese immigrants during those times. It is haunting yet heart breaking. It is a brilliant work and read it if you have an opportunity! Rating 4/5...