Sara asked this question about Fifty Words for Rain:
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?
Mary The only reason I can think of as to why this book was set in Japan was to make the ending more believable: allegiance to family. But I still found it…moreThe only reason I can think of as to why this book was set in Japan was to make the ending more believable: allegiance to family. But I still found it unrealistic. I enjoyed the book, despite the strange "facts" about Japan that popped up here and there, that made me think, "Really?" (less)
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