"Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" is a historical novel by Jamie Ford, set in Seattle during World War II. The story follows a young Chinese American boy named Henry Lee, who navigates the challenges of growing up in a racially divided society. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war on families. The plot centers around Henry's friendship with a Japanese American girl named Keiko, who is sent to an internment camp. As Henry grapples with his feelings for Keiko and the prejudices of the time, the novel highlights the struggles faced by Japanese Americans during this period, particularly through the lens of the Japanese American internment camps.