Snow Falling on Cedars was restricted in South Kitsap, Washington after complaints regarding the book's sexual content and profanity. In 2011, it was challenged and retained in college level classes at Richland, Washington High School. Teachers supported its addition to the curriculum 12 years prior to the challenge because it deals with prejudice against Japanese-Americans in the Pacific during and shortly after World War II. It was also challenged in 2008 in Idaho, and 2004 in California.
Snow Falling on Cedars is a fascinating account of the American jurisprudence system, prejudice, relationships, and injustice as they interrelate and impact each other. A Japanese-American is accused of murder when a fellow fisherman is found dead tangled in his nets with a head wound. We are treated to flashback detailing the backgrounds of the participants involved in the trial held during a snowstorm which cuts power to the town.
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