From the time she was a child, Mas Arai's daughter, Mari, was
completely gasa-gasa-never sitting still, always on the go, getting
into everything. And Mas, busy tending lawns, gambling, and
struggling to put his Hiroshima past behind him, never had much
time for the family he was trying to support. For years now, his
resentful daughter has lived a continent away in New York City, and
had a life he knew little about. But an anxious phone call from
Mari asking for his help plunges the usually obstinate Mas into a
series of startling situations from maneuvering in an unfamiliar
city to making nice with his tall, blond son-in-law, Lloyd, to
taking care of a sickly child...to finding a dead body in the
rubble of a former koi pond.
The victim was Kazzy Ouchi, a half-Japanese millionaire who also
happened to be Mari and Lloyd's boss. Stumbling onto the scene, Mas
sees more amiss than the detectives do, but his instinct is to keep
his mouth shut. Only when the case threatens his daughter and her
family does Mas take action: patiently, stubbornly tugging at the
end of a tangled, dangerous mystery. And as he does, he begins to
lay bare a tragic secret on the dark side of an American dream....
Both a riveting mystery and a powerful story of passionate
relationships across a cultural divide, "Gasa-Gasa Girl is a tale
told with heart and wisdom: an unforgettable portrait of fathers,
daughters, and other strangers.
[Starred Review] "What makes this series unique is its flawed and
honorable protagonist. ... A fascinating insight into a complex and
admirable man."--"Booklist
"The endearing, quietly dignified Mas, supported by a cast of
spirited New Yorkers, as well as the distinctiveJapanese-flavored
prose, make this a memorable read."--"Publishers Weekly
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"A compelling grasp of the Japanese American subculture ...
absolutely fascinating."--"Asian American Press
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