Gasa-Gasa Girl
$40.00
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
14 April 2005
Summary
Gasa-Gasa Girl: A Mas Arai Mystery
A bright new voice spins a compelling tale of atmospheric suspense and the Japanese American experience in this Mas Arai mystery, set in New York City.
From the time she was a child, Mas Arai’s daughter, Mari, was completely gasa-gasa—never sitting still, always on the go, getting into everything. And Mas, busy tending lawns, gambling, and struggling to put his Hiroshima past behind him, never had much time for the family he was trying to s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780385337601 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0385337604 |
| Series: | Mas Arai |
| Author: | Naomi Hirahara |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 14 April 2005 |
| Weight: | 255g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 135mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
”[Hirahara] brings heart and elegance to a nifty whodunit…. In the process of solving a murder mystery, an elderly Japanese-American begins to rebuild the strained relationship with his only daughter.“—Kirkus Reviews”What makes this series unique is its flawed and honorable protagonist. … A fascinating insight into a complex and admirable man.”—Booklist, starred review“The endearing, quietly dignified Mas, supported by a cast of spirited New Yorkers, as well as the distinctive Japanese-flavored prose, make this a memorable read.”—Publishers Weekly“A compelling grasp of the Japanese American subculture … absolutely fascinating.”—Asian American Press
About The Author
Naomi Hirahara
Naomi Hirahara is a freelance writer and journalist who served for several years as an editor of The Rafu Shimpo, the largest Japanese American daily newspaper. She is the author of two previous Mas Arai mysteries, Gasa-Gasa Girl and Summer of the Big Bachi.
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