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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?
Diana Downey I've enjoyed several of Moyes' books but was upset by what I read in Buzzfeeds. However, I will be reading the Book Woman now and hopefully soon. I go…moreI've enjoyed several of Moyes' books but was upset by what I read in Buzzfeeds. However, I will be reading the Book Woman now and hopefully soon. I got close to the end of the Giver of Stars but could not get past the lack of authenticity. I went to high school in Kentucky and picked up this book hoping to re-capture that rich heritage and backcountry feel and was disappointed of how British it felt. (less)
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Tymory The synopsis clearly states the main protagonist is from England. Why the surprise that the book had a British feel? That is what I expected. I loved ...more
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rubén-zephy Not very in touch with Kentucky if she describes eucalyptus growing there. Impossible. Easy research.
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