Comments on: Travel to Korea with the Calligrapher’s Daughter

By: Stephanie - Wasabimon

Stephanie - Wasabimon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:42:32 +0000

I’ve never been to Korea, though this book sounds intriguing. I may add it to my growing pile of “must read” books. Problem is, that pile is now bigger than I am.

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By: pen4hire

pen4hire — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:37:13 +0000

Thanks to everyone who has commented on Calligrapher’s Daughter. Despite my misgivings, I must say that since I closed the book, its characters have stayed with me.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:19:53 +0000

I wish that I had read this book before embarking on my Asian cruise. Although it specifically focuses on Korea, the cultures of Japan and China are similar n their thinking.

I wonder if vestiges of this way of thinking still exist in Korean rural areas? I spent a day in Seoul, which you could have mistaken for any large Westernized city. Although a walk through the market at Inchon, where fish stalls sit in front of beauty shops, did seem more like what I had expected to see in Korea.

Thanks, Vera. I’ll be taking a look at The Calligrapher’s Daughter.
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By: ReadyMom

ReadyMom — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:04:32 +0000

Interesting review. What a great way to “visit” Korea.

By: Frugal Kiwi

Frugal Kiwi — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:24:28 +0000

Sounds fascinating to me. It sounds like the pace is completely appropriate to the subject matter, not at all a bad idea.
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By: Meredith Resnick - The Writer's [Inner] Journey

Meredith Resnick - The Writer's [Inner] Journey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:03:03 +0000

This sounds like a very interesting narrative with characters that are real. Thanks for the review.
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By: pen4hire

pen4hire — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:06:10 +0000

I'm sorry that I seem to be discouraging people from reading the book. That was not my intention--particularly for you Jessie, with your deep interest in different cultures. Please look at some other reviews before you dismiss the novel. Here's the Washington Post, and Christian Science Monitor.

By: ruth pennebaker

ruth pennebaker — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:01:47 +0000

This book sounds wonderful — and probably more realistic than a trip to Korea, at the moment.
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By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:08:17 +0000

This book reminds me of a movie about Korea, set at the same period. I found that world fascinating, but doubt I could wade through this book as I’m like you when it comes to lush prose.

By: judy stock

judy stock — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:46:44 +0000

Very helpful book review. I loved the passage you quoted. It just felt so serene in the present NOW and it pulled in history of place and practice. Loved it. But would I like to read an entire book like that, I’m thinking not. Like you, I would probably be somewhat impatient for some action. But it is a lovely change of pace. Thanks so much for the glimpse into this book.
judy
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