Summary: We Are Not Free by Traci Chee is a historical fiction novel set during World War II that follows the lives of fourteen Japanese American teenagers living in San Francisco. As they are forcibly relocated to internment camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the group grapples with loss, injustice, and the impact of discrimination on their friendships and identities. The novel portrays their struggles, resilience, and solidarity as they face the challenges of internment, highlighting the injustice of their treatment and the strength of their bonds in the face of adversity.
Opinion: The most compelling aspect for me was how it brought to life the experiences of Japanese American teenagers during World War II. The author constructed together the perspectives of these fourteen friends, showing how their lives were turned upside down when they were forced into internment camps after the attack on Pearl Harbor. There were a lot of moments with discrimination and injustice which showed the harsh reality of World War II. I wasn’t disappointed at all, with this book. There were a lot of perspectives and each of them were different. They all had their own unique traits which helped them throughout the book. I would definitely recommend We Are Not Free to anyone who enjoys historical fiction that sheds light on aspects of World War II. It's a very interesting book that will leave you with a lot to wonder. Whether you like history or not, I would still recommend for you to read this book. I give this book a 5/5.