Marloes Baren answers “They changed the original location from...”

Serewyn asked this question about Hex:

They changed the original location from Dutch town to Hudson Valley town, USA. I wonder what Americans make of this, or feel about it?

Marloes Baren Interesting question! I'm Dutch myself and also curious to know if people like that adjustment.

Personally I enjoy reading works from different cultur…moreInteresting question! I'm Dutch myself and also curious to know if people like that adjustment.

Personally I enjoy reading works from different cultures and certainly appreciate a setting which is not one I'm familiar with (yet). I would probably want to read the translated original version and be somewhat disappointed if that wasn't an option.

I'm quite surprised actually to not find any responses to your question wondering about that.(less)

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Pat Patterson I love it! It's written in my area and all the details are perfect. This area was settled by the Dutch before the English and we still have Dutch plac ...more
Dec 01, 2019 03:59PM · flag

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