Hidden Horrors: Japanese War Crimes In World War II (Transitions--Asia and Asian America)
by Yuki Tanaka
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HIDDEN HORRORS reveals for the first time Japanese atrocities during World War II, including cannibalism; the slaughter and starvation of POWs; and the rape, enforced prostitution, and murder of noncombatants. "As sobering and thought-provoking a book as one could read on the subject".--THE JAPAN TIMES. 29 photos.
Book Club Questions for Hidden Horrors (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Hidden Horrors: Japanese War Crimes In World War II (Transitions--Asia and Asian America) (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Hidden Horrors:
- Did Yuki Tanaka emphasize any specific themes throughout Hidden Horrors? What do you think Yuki Tanaka is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of Hidden Horrors and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout Hidden Horrors? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does Hidden Horrors reveal Yuki Tanaka's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Yuki Tanaka is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of Hidden Horrors affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Yuki Tanaka's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for Hidden Horrors (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Hidden Horrors: Japanese War Crimes In World War II (Transitions--Asia and Asian America) (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Hidden Horrors:
- Did Yuki Tanaka make persuasive arguments in Hidden Horrors? Did Hidden Horrors change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from Hidden Horrors?
- How does Yuki Tanaka present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Yuki Tanaka biased within Hidden Horrors? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does Hidden Horrors make you want to read next? Why?
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