When The Emperor Was Devine vs Citizen 13660

These two books definitely paired up nicely together, I did, however, prefer the Emperor over Citizen.  I enjoy books that engage me more, have a plot line, intriguing character, and some action (even if that action is exaggerated).  I felt that Citizen was more informative, like a documentary rather than a story with an interesting plot line, beginning, middle, and end.  I blame the layout for my lack of interest.  By having short blurbs with cartoon-esk pictures it gives the book less power and forceful ness.  The Emperor had a family with children, carried us throughout their whole story from before they we taken, to living in the camps, to their transition back home.  It gave view points for each character so you could get to know them better and be able to properly form an opinion of them. The book had a backbone of emotion rather than a backbone information.

Irene Bloomer