tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post7706845202399888794..comments2023-10-29T01:23:25.535-07:00Comments on Beth Kephart Books: Girl in Translation/Jean Kwok: ReflectionsBeth Kepharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14236487532413398431noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post-10965351540506542102010-07-10T03:44:28.009-07:002010-07-10T03:44:28.009-07:00There's a fine line between simple, clear lang...There's a fine line between simple, clear language and just plain. I'll probably give the book a try because I like immigration stories. I wonder if I'll have the same issues with it.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post-20489702471068127792010-07-09T12:55:57.496-07:002010-07-09T12:55:57.496-07:00In general, I know I prefer lyrical writing as wel...In general, I know I prefer lyrical writing as well. But I thought the plainness of the language in Girl in Translation was appropriate for the story. Totally agree though, about "a whole spirit pervades her pages."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298968508466391672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post-86128095209225955152010-07-09T10:51:51.701-07:002010-07-09T10:51:51.701-07:00I've had this feeling about a few books before...I've had this feeling about a few books before.<br /><br />(and the picture is wonderful.)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07708983481584067116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post-47784648624170921862010-07-09T09:47:10.520-07:002010-07-09T09:47:10.520-07:00We all like different things in what we read--it&#...We all like different things in what we read--it's what makes the world interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3017619759232312084.post-82553692565245502832010-07-08T15:27:44.419-07:002010-07-08T15:27:44.419-07:00Guess I must be a plain ole country girl. I loved...Guess I must be a plain ole country girl. I loved this book and the way it wss told.<br />PennyHull.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513685770451617778noreply@blogger.com