Sea
Water and grass are pretty different. Right? So why does Uncle keep saying that the grass in a valley is just like the sea? We thought he was a little crazy, but Uncle Sam isn't just seeing things....
Stone Bread
Sure, Uncle is a pretty miserable cook. He's no Anthony Bourdain, not by a long shot, but that doesn't mean that the stone bread isn't an important symbol in the novel. It represents both Uncle and...
Chickens
Poor chicks. We're probably not going to be able to look at chickens the same way for a while after reading this book. Whoever thought that cute little fluffy baby chicks, and sweet mama hens could...
Obasan
Without Obasan, there would be no story. Think about it. How do Stephen and Naomi even manage to grow up during such a tumultuous time? Who steps in when their parents both disappear and cannot tak...