26 pages • 52 minutes read
Miné OkuboCitizen 13660
Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Adult | Published in 1946A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Citizen 13660 by Miné Okubo is a graphic memoir about the author's experience as a Japanese American in internment camps during World War II. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Okubo and her brother were forcibly relocated to Tanforan Assembly Center in California and then to Topaz in Utah, enduring harsh conditions but finding ways to adapt and build community. The book includes themes of forced relocation and loss of property.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Miné Okubo’s Citizen 13660 offers a compelling and poignant depiction of Japanese-American internment, blending powerful visuals with personal anecdotes. Critics praise its candidness and historical significance, though some note an occasional emotional detachment. Overall, a profound, necessary read for understanding this dark chapter in American history.
Who Should Read Citizen 13660?
Readers who appreciate Citizen 13660 by Miné Okubo are often drawn to memoirs, graphic novels, and historical accounts. Comparable to Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis and Art Spiegelman's Maus, they seek profound personal stories intertwined with significant historical events, such as the Japanese American internment during WWII.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
920L