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Dans Met Mij (2000)

by Jean Kwok(Favorite Author)

3.71 of 5 Votes: 4

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review 1: Solid 3/5 rating. I was impressed with the way the author navigated between Eastern and Western world views in writing the novel. Charlie was a compelling character and I thought her relationship with her sister, Lisa, was particularly well done. But then, being an only child, what do I know? Overall, it was a fast read and an enjoyable ride. The reason why I didn't rate the book higher is because I thought Charlie's dilemma with her romantic interest was settled in a way that avoided the problem rather than confronting it. As other readers have pointed out, it was also a tad unbelievable that Charlie became a dance teacher in the span of a month with no prior dance experience. However, this didn't distract me from the story as much as I thought it would.I wouldn't read it... more again, but I would recommend it for a fun read that highlights the differences between Eastern and Western ways of thinking.
review 2: It hasn't blown my mind like Girl in translation has, but she is such a good storyteller!Charlie Wong starts as a dishwasher, and it is interesting to realize how such a clumsy, seemingly inarticulate, intellectually inept character gets close to your heart. Also, anyone with a sister will relate to the love between her and Lisa.There's still much of the cultural background - such as Pa's attitude towards his older brother, America or western medicine - even if less than with her previous book. And the ending is sort of predictable and much of a fairytale. Still, I got tears in my eyes twice or three times, and finished in one sitting. Well done, Jean :) less

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