Last Year of the War (Meissner) - Book Reviews

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[P]ropulsive…. Vivid historical detail and elegant prose bolster this rewarding story of profound friendship, family, fear, and the pain that arose for American-born children of immigrant parents.
Publishers Weekly


Highlighting a little-known story of World War II with heart-wrenching detail, this beautifully written novel will make you think about what it means to be American, as well as what—and who— determines our identity
BookBub


Readers may wish they could see more of Mariko’s experiences and hardships, but Elise’s story is still compelling and important. Meissner has created a quietly devastating story that shows how fear and hatred during World War II changed (and even ended) the lives of many innocent Americans.
Kirkus Reviews