I read HOW TO BE AN AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE in about 24 hours for an essay, so my review is more impressions from a dream than a think piece. It tugged at my heartstrings. Every character got to be three dimensional. Dilloway expertly grappled with tough issues of discrimination, racism, and family, and she wonderfully explored the nuanced relationship of Japan and USA post WWII. The theme of mother-daughter relationships avoided cliche for the most part, and the writing style flowed beautifully. Overall, a lovely mediation on immigration and family.