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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?
Beth I've read both and they share a single historical fact available to anyone with the research skills to delve into the WPA's Packhorse Librarians proje…moreI've read both and they share a single historical fact available to anyone with the research skills to delve into the WPA's Packhorse Librarians project. Plagiarism is a serious word to throw around and the Buzzfeed article is a superficial report of a suspicion. I enjoyed both books; each woman made their novels uniquely their own. If anyone feels The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek didn't get the accolades or exposure it deserves (I'll agree with that--it came out first, it's compelling and emotionally satisfying), that's fair. But to say Ms. Moyes plagiarized is going too far. She made this her own with an English central character. Come on! Give each author the credit she deserves. (less)
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Miranda Absolutely agreed! Moyes had no reason to try to steal success, she is already successful. She had much more to lose than to gain, and I just don't bu ...more
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Sharon People simply don't understand what plagiarism is. It's a lot more than a few similarities. I recommend googling "Opal Mehta"; go to the Wikipedia ent ...more
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Mrs B I agree. Both books are on the same topic but that is all. I have read and liked both books. I have also read the Buzz article but do not agree on the ...more
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