The Four Immigrants Manga : A Japanese Experience in San Francisco, 1904-1924
The Four Immigrants Manga : A Japanese Experience in San Francisco, 1904-1924
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998152
Book • Nonfiction
San Francisco, California • 1910s
1998
Adult
15+ years
540L
Super Short Summary
The Four Immigrants Manga: A Japanese Experience in San Francisco, 1904-1924 by Henry (Yoshitaka) Kiyama, translated by Frederik L. Schodt, follows four Japanese immigrants navigating life in early 20th-century San Francisco. Through manga format, it depicts their challenges and experiences, offering insight into immigrant life during this period.
Informative
Nostalgic
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Four Immigrants Manga: A Japanese Experience in San Francisco, 1904-1924 offers a unique perspective on early 20th-century immigrant life. Readers praise its historical value and cultural insights, noting its pioneering style in combining text and art. Criticisms include a lack of depth in character development. Overall, it's a valuable contribution to graphic novel history.
Who Should Read The Four Immigrants Manga : A Japanese Experience in San Francisco, 1904-1924?
A reader who enjoys The Four Immigrants Manga is likely interested in immigrant experiences, historical narratives, and graphic storytelling. Comparable to Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi or Maus by Art Spiegelman, they appreciate narratives blending humor, history, and personal journeys.
270 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
152
Book • Nonfiction
San Francisco, California • 1910s
1998
Adult
15+ years
540L
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