Quick Facts
| Author | Joy Kogawa |
| Narrator | Mary Ito |
| Runtime | 9h29m |
| Published | January 29, 2019 |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 (23 ratings) |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, World Literature |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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- Expert narration by Mary Ito brings every character and scene to life across 9h29m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Joy Kogawa, rated 4.3 stars by 23 listeners.
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