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Kids say the book is a gripping yet violent historical fiction that alternates between the perspectives of a young American soldier and a Japanese teenager during World War II. While many readers found the first part engaging and appreciated the character of Ray, his unexpected death in the second part left some feeling disappointed, leading to mixed feelings about the overall narrative.
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