Novel #1: The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford by summerfield

Novel #1: The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

"Henry wanted to shout Keiko's name. To tell her that it was his father, that it wasn't her fault or his. That this could all be undone, that she didn't have to leave. But he couldn't bring himself to speak: like causing ripples on a placid lake, some things are better left undisturbed."

This novel is about falling in love, loyalty (to family, to friends, to country), personal sacrifices, gratitude and unwavering friendship. An important point in this novel is the unjust treatment of the Japanese-Americans in the United States during the second World War.

Henry, son of Chinese immigrants, fell in love with Keiko, daughter of Japanese immigrants, when they met before the war. When Keiko and her family were sent to camp during the war, they continued their friendship and unspoken love, Henry sneaking to visit Keiko. They exchanged letters but Henry's father used his influence in the Chinese associations so that Henry's letters did not get to Keiko and Keiko's letters were never delivered to Henry.
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i went to capture some sunset shots by the waters. the water was calm and mirror-like but there was a number of geese and ducks today that disturbed the still water. i did this thing also yesterday, but horrors! i lost them all on that laptop i was using this morning. fortunately, yesterday's weather was the same as today and i was able to redo most of the shots. of course they were different because yesterday there were only two ducks in the lake, a kayaker and an orange sailboat. today there were more birds, no kayaker and the orange sail was down. but no need crying over spilled milk (guess, it's different if it's whisky though eh?).

so, there you go, @danig.
What a beautiful and peaceful place. There is something about calm water that is soothing
August 1st, 2011  
lovely shot Ms Summer!! I like the ripples and yes, quite right, some things ARE better left undisturbed. Good start to August and our theme!
August 1st, 2011  
@bkbinthecity - thank you. the irony is that this place is right on the edge of a main thoroughfare. too much sound in the pics!
@danig - wow, do you notice i posted a calm sky and yours was the complete opposite? tomorrow (or today) is a holiday for us that's why i'm able to stay up late. but am going to sleep now. zzzzz ngork! thanks, DG.
August 1st, 2011  
ohh wow! This is really beautiful! The clear waters and the reflections. Totally awesome.And love this framing!
August 1st, 2011  
Lovely scene nice one
August 1st, 2011  
Beautiful scene. Saw the new bungi- outside view from the tower on the news this weekend. Have you done it yet?
August 1st, 2011  
have not read this novel but it sounds interesting. always looking for a good read. lovely photo.
August 1st, 2011  
@altadc - thanks, alta. i especially love the ripple the duck in the foreground made on the water. i thought it was exquisite if such a word may apply.
@steeler - thank you, howard.
@jannkc - jann, no, i wouldn't; i'd go straight to skydiving. hehe! thanks, jann.
@catsmeowb - it's a beautiful love story, in my opinion. the premise is quite simple and yet believable. i like to read novels with 'historical content' and i try to read lesser-known writers. when i read a book, if i make it to the third page, it means i will finish it, and the first paragraph has to grab me right away. thanks, camille.
August 1st, 2011  
Well done of pairing your photo to the novel. Nice capture.
August 1st, 2011  
@pamfromcalgary - thank you, pam.
August 1st, 2011  
it's better to cry over spilled whiskey that spilled milk -- at least, that's my theory! Love the setting, the framing of the trees around the water and boats, the ducks..........almost expected to see The Tower peeking in. Feels very summery (no pun intended!) Summer-like?
August 1st, 2011  
@cscecil - i did have a shot with The Tower also reflected in the water. eerie that my canon camera recognizes the tower instantly. i'll have to post a 'tower' photo at some point, i suppose :-). thank you, CS.
August 1st, 2011  
Such tranquil waters for Toronto!
August 1st, 2011  
Still, beautiful, and calm is what you captured. Love the peace!
August 1st, 2011  
@russianblue - tranquil but sooooo hot!!! thanks.
@jobesekama - so glad you like it. thanks.
August 2nd, 2011  
Ditto everything that Carolyn said .. lol
August 2nd, 2011  
@sunnygreenwood - lol, too! thanks, anne.
August 2nd, 2011  
Sue
"ripples on a placid lake" LOVE IT...this picture shows the title very clearly
August 3rd, 2011  
@roth - thank you, sue.
August 3rd, 2011  
Lovely picture, Ms. Summerfield. Mmmm, pictures based on your favorite verses from your favorite books.... Inspires me. Maybe I take a picture this week based on this theme. First I have to think, what book and verse is my favorite. Maybe it is too difficult, maybe not.
August 3rd, 2011  
@ilseal - yes, ms. ilse, want to join? you don't have to do it everyday just whenever you can for this month. it's not too difficult.
thank you.
August 4th, 2011  
love the colours in this one
August 10th, 2011  
@patticake - thanks, patti. glad you like it.
August 11th, 2011  
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