Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

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by Jamie Ford (Goodreads Author)

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Is this book going to be a movie? I think it would be excellent if it stayed true to the book.
مرجان محمدی Yes! Fortunately it is.
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Is there any profanity in this book? Thanks
Mary there is no profanity, but one does read the racist names that people used at the time to offend others they were afraid of, but it's all in context. …morethere is no profanity, but one does read the racist names that people used at the time to offend others they were afraid of, but it's all in context. (less)
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I read the first 40 or so pages a few months ago and didn't like it at all. If I'm not into the story at this point, is it worth finishing? Does the pace pick up at all?
Judy I wasn't really into the story at first either. But then around page 90 it really picked up for me. After Keiko and her family is sent to the internme…moreI wasn't really into the story at first either. But then around page 90 it really picked up for me. After Keiko and her family is sent to the internment camps the story became unputdownable[(less)
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Robin Watson Yes, I believe Ethel knew about the letters being misguided through the fathers influence in the community. It set Ethel up pretty nicely. But Henry N…moreYes, I believe Ethel knew about the letters being misguided through the fathers influence in the community. It set Ethel up pretty nicely. But Henry NEVER forgot about Keiko!(less)
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Was Edith in on Henry's father's deception regarding the letters to and from Keiko?
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