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The World That We Knew

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by Alice Hoffman (Goodreads Author)

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I was curious that her name is spelled Lea. Wouldn't Leah be more accurate? That's how it is in the Bible.
Sophie I'm not sure why it needs to be spelled like in the Bible? Lea is a very common way of spelling that name in Europe. And since this novel takes place …moreI'm not sure why it needs to be spelled like in the Bible? Lea is a very common way of spelling that name in Europe. And since this novel takes place in Europe, it makes sense to not spell it in the American/English way.(less)
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Just read about Hoffman in this month's Writer's Digest interview. She's published 30 or 40 novels. What is the secret of her literary longevity?
Carol I read her first book, Property Of, when I was 20. I am 62 now and am still reading her books as they are published. My favorite is The Red Garden. It…moreI read her first book, Property Of, when I was 20. I am 62 now and am still reading her books as they are published. My favorite is The Red Garden. It literally yanked tears from my eyes. Although magic is her predominant theme, it's her relationships between people and animals that really gets to me.(less)
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Any thoughts about Ava's relationship with the heron?
Nanci I agree with Aphelia. Ava is a part of nature; coming from the clay of the earth. The heron was free to travel his route every season, whereas the Jew…moreI agree with Aphelia. Ava is a part of nature; coming from the clay of the earth. The heron was free to travel his route every season, whereas the Jewish people were losing their freedom.(less)
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is there any explicit violence or sexual content??
Ruth There is no explicit violence nor is there any sexual content.
This is an amazing book.…moreThere is no explicit violence nor is there any sexual content.
This is an amazing book.(less)
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