Quick Facts
| Author | Julie Otsuka |
| Narrator | Elaina Erika Davis |
| Runtime | 3h24m |
| Published | October 16, 2003 |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 (146 ratings) |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, War & Military, Historical Fiction, World Literature, United States, Asian American & Pacific Islander |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
About This Audiobook
Julie Otsuka’s commanding debut novel paints a portrait of the Japanese internment camps unlike any we have ever seen. With crystalline intensity and precision, Otsuka uses a single family to evoke the deracination—both physical and emotional—of a generation of Japanese Americans. In five...
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- Expert narration by Elaina Erika Davis brings every character and scene to life across 3h24m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Julie Otsuka, rated 4.2 stars by 146 listeners.
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When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka is an immersive listening experience. Performed by Elaina Erika Davis with a runtime of 3h24m, you can start with a free trial that you can cancel at any time. The audiobook remains yours forever, even if you end the trial.