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- Verlag: Tantor Media Inc; Auflage: MP3 Una (7. September 2009)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1400163544
- ISBN-13: 978-1400163540
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 18,9 x 13,7 x 1,4 cm
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Heartwarming Tale About A Girl, A Mother, A Changing Nation
7. Mai 2009
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This is truly a heartwarming and lovely tale, one of those novels that touches you in such a way, you hate for it to end. It is story of a Korean girl and her mother, a story of a proud nation battling the aggressiveness of another, a story of a man coming to understand and accept that old ways and lifestyle must change, and a story of love that survives many hardships. All these stories in one magnificent novel. The Korean girl, Najin, is growing up in a very Confucian household. Her mother, however, strives for Najin to get an education and to make something of herself. Throughout the many years, wars, and tribulations, Najin's mother is there for her, supporting her and fighting for her, even standing up to her strict husband to save Najin's future. Najin, does indeed, make something of herself despite her nation's constant battles with Japan and being separated from her husband and even imprisoned. Readers also see things from Najin's father's point of view, as he comes of age in a society that is straying from his traditional beliefs and he comes to slowly accept that his daughter is not so "worthless" after all. Tho taking a minor role in the novel, a love story also thrives. Being married for only a day and separated for eleven years, reader's will find out if love is enough for Najin and her husband. The ending will leave reader's dabbing their eyes. Truly, a gem and absolute must read. Highly recommended.
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Lovely, moving, beautiful
14. Mai 2009
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I just finished the final paragraph of this beautiful, stunning book. I loved it in its entirety and simply did not want it to come to an end. I am struck by how each chapter stands on its own ... and yet the author continues to move the narrative and the character exploration to the next level, making the tale even more richly satisfying. The final chapter is gorgeous. I was overcome by feeling at several points in the book and then, during the final chapter, I simply had to put the book down and let the tears flow (as they are right now, again). What an achievement. It is an epic tale, told in an intimate, personal, spiritually generous, and deeply moving manner. I am also moved by how the author told the story and message of faith, its challenges and progression, its meaning in our lives (culminating in the image of the open head and heart of the final paragraphs)... her direct yet subtle (non-preachy or judgmental) way of addressing a living faith was masterful. Faith is mysterious and inexplicable. I wouldn't be surprised at all if the faith community doesn't pick this book up and champion it.
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Wonderful Work of Historical Fiction!
18. Juni 2009
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The Calligrapher's Daughter is an exceptionally written historical fiction novel. I can't imagine how much time and effort Eugenia Kim must have put into finding out as much as she could about the customs during the time period she writes about. Additionally, I have to say that I was a bit shocked at how little I knew about Korean history. I appreciated the insight that this book provided, as well as the historical note at the end of the novel which gave a brief summary of Korean history.
Eugenia Kim writes with a confidence usually reserved for seasoned writers. As a result, I was incredibly surprised to learn that The Calligrapher's Daughter was her first novel. The novel starts out a bit slow and has a somewhat languorous pace. In this case, it works well - just don't expect this to be a super quick read. One technique I did like was Kim's use of letters in order to skip over long periods of time. This way, the reader is able to learn what is occurring, but isn't bogged down in unnecessary storytelling.
Najin is a great character that I really enjoyed getting to know. I loved how strong she was, yet how flexible she had to be in order to deal with whatever was thrown at her. I thought the juxtaposition of tradition vs. modernism, and how determined Najin's mother was to ensure that she was educated was incredibly interesting. Najin is the embodiment of the change within Korea at that time; it was very well done. I also sympathized with her plight, especially when she was at the house of her in-laws. Kim really makes the reader emotionally involved in Najin's life.
The Calligrapher's Daughter is a wonderful historical fiction read that I highly recommend. If I'm not mistaken, there isn't much in this genre about Korea, so it's an opportunity to learn a lot about a place we really should know more about. I definitely think any fans of historical fiction or Asian literature would enjoy this novel.
4.5 stars rounded up to 5
Eugenia Kim writes with a confidence usually reserved for seasoned writers. As a result, I was incredibly surprised to learn that The Calligrapher's Daughter was her first novel. The novel starts out a bit slow and has a somewhat languorous pace. In this case, it works well - just don't expect this to be a super quick read. One technique I did like was Kim's use of letters in order to skip over long periods of time. This way, the reader is able to learn what is occurring, but isn't bogged down in unnecessary storytelling.
Najin is a great character that I really enjoyed getting to know. I loved how strong she was, yet how flexible she had to be in order to deal with whatever was thrown at her. I thought the juxtaposition of tradition vs. modernism, and how determined Najin's mother was to ensure that she was educated was incredibly interesting. Najin is the embodiment of the change within Korea at that time; it was very well done. I also sympathized with her plight, especially when she was at the house of her in-laws. Kim really makes the reader emotionally involved in Najin's life.
The Calligrapher's Daughter is a wonderful historical fiction read that I highly recommend. If I'm not mistaken, there isn't much in this genre about Korea, so it's an opportunity to learn a lot about a place we really should know more about. I definitely think any fans of historical fiction or Asian literature would enjoy this novel.
4.5 stars rounded up to 5
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