Pretty dark book. I would probably rather prefer the unabridged version because it went so fast that it was hard to keep up. The narrator was a little drab. May have been on purpose due to the story but it was putting me to sleep.

Stunning.. going into this story, I had no expectations or understanding of what is was about. Narration was perfection. Writing was outstanding. Subject matter was held with such tender care while displaying atrocities of war. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the history and impact of war.

A short book. Love listening on road trips but narrator’s voice was low and lifeless making it hard to hear/understand what was said while driving. Story fell short for me also. Felt rushed and not a lot of background stories and descriptions. Hmm a little on the boring side. My son ended up filling in some interesting WWII Japanese army/navy facts that I enjoyed far more than this story.

Sad, poignant story beautifully read.

Short and sweet.

Excellent book with great narration!