I really liked this book. It was a good story because all of the characters, especially the main character had a strong personality. In addition, I like how it showed me the american's point of view toward Japanese people at the time when Japan wanted to protect itself from all outside forces....
The weather has worsened; the crew has closed the hatches to prevent the seas that slosh across the upper deck from flooding our space below. It makes the dark space even darker. And smellier. Most people sit on the bunks that line both walls—five to a bunk. The passengers sit holding their heads...