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Kathleen Kelley asked this question about The Japanese Lover:
Has anyone who has read this book also read Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet? This sounds like a similar story...just wondering if it is?
Susan Yes, yes, The Corner of Bitter and Sweethe was the book I thought about the entire time l was reading this book. I cant imagine that the author read t…moreYes, yes, The Corner of Bitter and Sweethe was the book I thought about the entire time l was reading this book. I cant imagine that the author read that book and went on to write the Japanese Lover. Sure the similarities will continue to point out in reviews. (less)
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The Japanese Lover
by Isabel Allende (Goodreads Author)
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