Obasan by Joy Kogawa. chapter-by-chapter analysis with discussion questions.

Chapters 1-8
So far, this book seems different than other books I have read. I don't know if it will hold my attention or if it will be very interesting to me. The idea of having a Japanese Canadian is pretty surprising. It seems that the main character Naomi is very close with her uncle. He is old though and reminds her everyone eventually has to die. She pretty much denies that idea as I would too if I heard that coming from someone I loved. Also, her uncle keeps telling her he has something to tell her but she is too young. It makes me wonder what that is.
It seems that this author is…