The Gods of Heavenly Punishment (Hardcover) by Jennifer Cody Epstein

from Carpe_Librum

I haven't read many historical novels covering the war between Japan and America, and The Gods of Heavenly Punishment was the first in a long time to grab my attention. The author introduces us to characters from both sides of the conflict and makes us care about them all in the lead up to World ...

from LeahMo

The Gods of Heavenly Punishment is a sweeping epic spanning from 1935 to 1962 and centering on the war between the US and Japan. In a format that I have really grown to like, it tells the stories of multiple families and individuals, how the war affects them, and how they are connected. In the fi...

from BrokenTeepee

WWII is a popular time period for historical fiction right now but I must acknowledge that Ms. Epstein takes her reader to a different time and place than most of the books I have read lately. It was very interesting to read a novel taking place in Japan as the US starts its offensive and retalia...

from TheTrueBookAddict

I have not read much historical fiction set during WWII. Not sure if I have shied away due to a lack of interest in the era, or for some other reason. I'm happy to say that Jennifer's book has opened my eyes to the possibility of great historical novels set during the time period. This book did a...

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The defining event of The Gods of Heavenly Punishment is the firebombing of Tokyo in WWII. However, what the book is really about is people and the way they affect one another. Fifteen-year-old Yoshi's experiences leading up to and following the firebombing will be “shaped by those considered the...