Snow Falling on Cedars

Snow Falling on Cedars

by David Guterson (Author), David Guterson (Author)

Synopsis

In 1954 a fisherman is found dead in the nets of his boat, and a local Japanese-American man is charged with his murder. In the course of his trial, it becomes clear that what is at stake is more than one man's guilt. For on San Piedro, memories grow as thickly as cedar trees and the fields of ripe strawberries - memories of a charmed love affair between a white boy and a Japanese girl; memories of land desired, paid for, and lost. Above all, San Piedro is haunted by the memory of what happened to its Japanese residents during World War II, when an entire community was sent into exile while its neighbours watched.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Edition: 1
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 06 Jul 2009

ISBN 10: 140880140X
ISBN 13: 9781408801406
Book Overview: Has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, and is now reissued with a stunning, contemporary jacket to tie-in with the paperback publication of Guterson's new novel, The Other Winner of the Pen/Faulkner Award Includes a reading group guide

Media Reviews
'This is classic whodunnit territory but Guterson's fiercely intelligent and moving novel is far more than a murder mystery ... Guterson has written a novel about the human condition that marvellously combines tenderness and excitement' The Times 'A skilfully constructed, deeply affecting story of love and death ... This is a hugely attractive book, written in clipped elegant prose' Sunday Times 'Compelling ... a flawlessly written first novel' New York Times 'Love and morality are beautifully choreographed into an exceptional debut novel' Daily Mail
Author Bio
David Guterson is the author of the novels Snow Falling on Cedars, East of the Mountains and Our Lady of the Forest; a collection of short stories, The Country Ahead Of Us, The Country Behind, and of the non-fiction book Family Matters: Why Home Schooling Makes Sense. Snow Falling on Cedars won the PEN/ Faulkner Award. David Guterson lives in Washington State.