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Silvia Watanabe’s "Talking to the Dead and Other Stories" offers a series of interconnected tales set against the backdrop of Hawaii. Through a chorus of distinct voices, the book explores the complexities of adolescence, betrayal, racism, madness, and the shaping of beliefs. Watanabe intertwines the marvelous with the everyday, inviting readers to traverse the cultural customs and social dynamics of island life while confronting universal human challenges.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Sylvia Watanabe
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