Jiro's Dream

"Groves' debut historical novel,set in mid-20th-century Japan, is a well-tempered story of cultural dislocation, the ruin of war and faith in love."

"The author has created an epic here, but it is of the intimate rather than the sprawling variety."

"Despite being minutely plotted, the narrative offers many unforced insights into Japanese culture, drawing some fiercely dark moments and cushioning others with light humor."

"Lively, illuminatingly exotic and richly told tale of life during wartime."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)