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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?
Sarah I would recommend Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet over this book, it is far more engrossing and, in my opinion, a "better read". The story lin…moreI would recommend Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet over this book, it is far more engrossing and, in my opinion, a "better read". The story line is more captivating and while I enjoyed The Japanese Lover, this book just did not capture me the way the other books written by Isabele Allende. She remains one of my favorite authors, though, and I recommend this book, but suggest Hotel over this book (if you have to pick one!) (less)
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