Fifty Words for Rain By Asha Lemmie

Publisher: Dutton
Published: September 1, 2020
ISBN: 9781524746360
Pages: 295
Size: 1.22

Fiction, Historical, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Feb 01, 2024

Fifty Words for Rain By Asha Lemmie free pdf download. Fifty Words for Rain is a narrative set in Japan after the Second World War. It revolves around Nori Kamiza, a young girl of mixed heritage, born to a Japanese aristocrat and an African American GI. Nori is kept hidden in her grandparents’ grand estate, subjected to silence and skin-lightening treatments.

Her life takes a turn when her elder half-brother, Akira, arrives. Their forbidden bond inspires Nori to challenge her circumstances and seek her rightful place in the world. The book traverses time and space, delving into themes of familial bonds, resilience, and liberation.”