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Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Compare the relationship between Henry and his father with the relationship between Marty and Henry. How are these relationships the similar, and how are they different?

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Although Henry defies his parents in many ways, in others he is a dutiful son. What does he do to show his love and respect for his parents?

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Is it surprising that Henry defies his parents so openly through his actions at the time of the Japanese evacuation? Why or why not?

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