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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?
Assia Same here. In my blog post bit I inserted Ford's book where I say 'if you liked this then you'll like this'. They match in interesting ways. I think t…moreSame here. In my blog post bit I inserted Ford's book where I say 'if you liked this then you'll like this'. They match in interesting ways. I think that one can really feel the difference in the writing, as in, Ford's book has more of a male structure and style that focuses on historical events while Allende's tends to be more romantic and less rigid in its flow and hence more feminine. Despite being against gender stereotypes that's the first difference that pops up in my mind. I loved both, read Allende's more quickly but found Ford's to be historically more accurate and slightly more elaborate in its style and details. What did you think? (less)
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The Japanese Lover
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