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I'm unclear on the author's background with Japan, how she did her research, and what her qualifications are to write such a book? It feels as if this could be a story set anywhere.... and I'm curious why the author chose to set this book in Japan. Anyone?
Mickey Sara: totally understand your question after all the uproar about American Dirt and whether the author was guilty of cultural appropriation. We should…moreSara: totally understand your question after all the uproar about American Dirt and whether the author was guilty of cultural appropriation. We should not accuse someone of having issues and or biases just for asking a question.(less)
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Fifty Words for Rain
by Asha Lemmie (Goodreads Author)
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