--- product_id: 114882322 title: "The Buddha in the Attic" brand: "julie otsuka" price: "₱260" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/114882322-the-buddha-in-the-attic store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # The Buddha in the Attic **Brand:** julie otsuka **Price:** ₱260 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Buddha in the Attic by julie otsuka - **How much does it cost?** ₱260 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/114882322-the-buddha-in-the-attic) ## Best For - julie otsuka enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted julie otsuka brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Buddha in the Attic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XmLMGScfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ASTOUNDING...A TOUR DE FORCE *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019* What a marvelous title for a marvelous novel with a marvelous length. 129 pages. But all is not so marvelous in this chronicle of Japanese immigrants trying to adapt to the American way, particularly in the chapter titled “A Disappearance.” There, Julie Otsuka describes an incessant march of men, then of women and of children. Yet she never refers to camp and she uses “disappearance” in its singular form. Both choices are subtle yet powerful. In this unusual novel, every word is substance. This is an epic, a chronicle, a lament, a statement. A history defined with gestures and with names. With individual and with places. At some point you will look for main characters, for a focus. And you will keep searching. The Buddha in the Attic is a list, a chant. Borderline experimental, it is a poem and a tale. I am calling it a masterpiece. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short but so powerful *by M***T on Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017* I thought this book was deeply moving and the pluralized first person narrative made this book something unique. Japanese, mail-order brides have come to America married to men they have written to and have received pictures. They develop lives and while the book is in almost a chorus the reader still gets to know the individual and perhaps has an even better connection.For those who say they won't read a short story or novella because a story can't be told well enough which means the reader won't have the same depth of feeling I challenge them to read this story. And I have to say (and I hate politics in reviews so I have to apologize) this was such a timely read in today's political climate. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ making one part of their difficult journey and their great expectations only to be shattered by brutal reality when ... *by B***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016* Incredibly well written description of the agony so many Japanese 'war brides' had to suffer from the moment they left their homes in Japan, their arduous journey across the ocean, their hopes, and fears described in surprisingly poetic style, making one part of their difficult journey and their great expectations only to be shattered by brutal reality when they arrived. Their dreams did not come through, they found themselves in virtual slavery, providing free labor and often badly mistreated by their husbands with no way out...They bore it in silence, suffered unbelievable hardship in silence and submission, something that they had been taught by their mothers in Japan. And then the ultimate punishment, being accused of collaborating with the Japanese aggressors in the war and just because of their Japanese roots they have to leave their homes, farms shops, and they are shipped to internment camps. The most soul wrenching chapter is at the end when we witness the reaction of their former neighbors. An unforgettable read!! Wonderfully presented. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/114882322-the-buddha-in-the-attic](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/114882322-the-buddha-in-the-attic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-08-07*