By Ben Masaoka.
Criminals is a novel about Ruth and Hank Tanazaki, a Japanese American sister and brother growing up is Los Angeles during the late 1950s and early 1960s. As they struggle to find their own identities and independence, they face the expectations of their family and the lasting effects of their community's wartime experiences. Through their story, Ben Masaoka explores generational conflict, cultural identity, family rerationships, and the challenges of growing up as a third-generation Japanese American.
