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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?
Darryl I read "Book Woman" first and was intrigued by both the packhorse story and the blue skin story. Having lived in Kentucky the attitudes, politics, and…moreI read "Book Woman" first and was intrigued by both the packhorse story and the blue skin story. Having lived in Kentucky the attitudes, politics, and landscape descriptions all seemed pretty well portrayed. I was bothered by occasional editing gaffes and some clunky writing here and there. Moyes is a better writer and her story and language more compelling, but when finished I felt like I had been emotionally manipulated and suspected that Moyes may well have written the book's subplots and denouement with one eye toward Hollywood's interest. With a little time passed after having read them I think "Book Woman" is the more intriguing in its historical treatment, and "Giver" is a better literary effort. I don't see much substance to the plagiarism allegations bandied about.(less)
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