Lost Names Review

The fictionalized memoir is told from the point of view of a young boy in a family that is impacted by the Japanese occupation of Korea during World War II. This point of view is appealing to young adult readers, making history come to life. The story is well-told with lots of dramatic moments in a lyrical fashion. The story is also one of courage and perserverance that is quite poignant when told from the boy's point of view.