“Tears of Autumn” is a book about a girl named Hana, immigrating to the United States from Japan in order to marry a man named Taro. The book clearly expresses many flashbacks and emotions Hana and her family felt towards Taro before she left. Beginning on the immigration ship, Hana recalls all of these moments. Hana feels so-so towards Taro, even after exchanging letters before she left. The author’s craft in this book relates to emotions one feels in the moments of love. Although Taro and Hana have never met in person, her family encourages marriage, perhaps for money, or perhaps for true love. Hana had no love life of any sort back in Japan, making me wonder why. The author’s characters were somewhat questionable. Hana wants to be a level