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Description
A cross-cultural love story set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allied invasion of Europe in WWII.
Vancouver, 1942. Josiah Chang arrives in the bustling city ready to serve his country in the war against fascism, but Chinese Canadians are barred from joining the army out of fear they might expect citizenship in return. So, Josiah heads to the shipyard to find work as a riveter, fastening together the ribs and steel plates of Victory ships.
One night, Josiah spots Poppy singing at a navy club. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall for each other instantly and begin a starry-eyed romance that lasts until the harsh reality of their situation is made clear. Determined to prove himself, Josiah takes a train to Toronto where he’s finally given the chance to enlist. After volunteering for the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion and jumping into Normandy on D-Day, he must fight through the battlefields of Europe to make it back to the woman he loves.
By turns harrowing and exhilarating, The Riveter explores what one man must sacrifice to belong to the only country he has ever called home.
Editorial Reviews
"Readers of historical romance and tales of forbidden love will be satisfied by Wang’s writing and its infusion of Canadian history, geography, and point of view." —Booklist
“A compelling and emotional read ... This novel is about more than war; it is about love and loyalty, acceptance, and clash of cultures.” —Kirkus, STARRED Review
"This exhilarating debut is part cross-cultural romance and part underdog story, one that will have readers rooting for its memorable, indefatigable protagonist." —The Toronto Star
“Astoundingly accomplished, Wang's virtuoso novel haunts with poignance and grace.” — Shelf Awareness, STARRED Review
"Fans of WWII fiction will devour this." — Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review
“A sprawling, ambitious love story.” — British Columbia Review
"A familiar tale of war and homecoming, rife with correspondence, death, and pangs of yearning for a beloved back home." —The New Yorker
“The Riveter is a gripping tale of the Second World War, couched not so securely in an interracial love affair, and a remarkable expression of the hidden and not so hidden costs of racial intolerance.” — Literary Review of Canada
