![]() ![]() Snow Falling on Cedars went virtually unnoticed when it was released in hardback. He was inspired by the structure, which brings together separate stories, and the drama created by a racially-motivated trial in a small community. Guterson admits that Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird (which he assigned his high school students to read) was a major influence on his novel. Critics have embraced this novel for its sensitivity, vivid imagery, well-rounded characters, and thoughtful handling of difficult issues. The past and present stories of many of the citizens of the small community spin off the central murder trial. ![]() Set in 1954, the novel examines the dynamics of the fictitious community of San Piedro Island after World War II. It is a blend of courtroom drama and romance that takes place in a small town in Washington. David Guterson's reputation as a writer began with his first novel, Snow Falling on Cedars. ![]()
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