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According to today's Buzzfeed https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tomiobaro/jojo-moyes-the-giver-of-stars-kim-richardson-bookwoman-of it sounds very much like this book represents a significant plagiarism. Who has read both Book Woman, by Kim Michele Richardson which came out first and Mrs. Moyes' book, and what is your take on this controversy?
Lara I read "Book Woman" a couple of months ago (recommendation from a friend) and greatly enjoyed it--I'm from the South, and while I knew in general abou…moreI read "Book Woman" a couple of months ago (recommendation from a friend) and greatly enjoyed it--I'm from the South, and while I knew in general about the Pack Horse Librarians, the depth of research Ms. Richardson put into the story really made it shine. I have nothing against Ms. Moyes or her writing, but I find her claim that she wrote Giver of Stars in a creative frenzy and somehow (amid all the research she says she did) never heard about the other recent book with the similar plot/setting rather ridiculous. I am also, along with Pam, frustrated that Moyes' book is getting publicity and a movie deal nearly sight unseen, while Richardson's book is overshadowed.(less)
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Sharon As a debut by a new author, of course Richardson's book is "overshadowed"! That's quite normal in the book world. Moyes is an established author so it ...more
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