During World War Two, the rising paranoia and suspicion in the US led to the compulsory relocation and internment of thousands of blameless Japanese-Americans. And it's this shameful episode which forms the historical backdrop for David Guterson's novel, now filmed by Scott Hicks (`Shine). It's a subject which is ripe for reappraisal - - but unfortunately Snow Falling On Cedars doesn't stimulate enough to give it the treatment it deserves.
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