A bit slow at the beginning but this book is worth hanging in there for a beautifully touching story of life, struggles  and friendships.  Set In 1939, Philip Hutton, half-Chinese, half-English, doesn't know where he belongs,a friendship with Hayato Endo, a Japanese diplomat shows him a new outlook on life.  But all things in life come with two sides and Phillip is going to find out his friend is not who he seems. Great story and well worth the read.