David Guterson
David Guterson is an American author known for his bestselling novel Snow Falling on Cedars, which explores Japanese-American internment during World War II. Born in Seattle, Guterson worked as a high school English teacher before becoming a full-time writer.
His work often focuses on the Pacific Northwest and examines themes of justice, nature, and human relationships.
In addition to novels, Guterson has written short stories, poetry, essays, and journalism.
His writing style is characterized by rich descriptions and deep character development.
Guterson's other notable works include East of the Mountains and Our Lady of the Forest.
He has received several literary awards and continues to be an influential voice in contemporary American literature.
