Official Review: Seoul In Love Puerto Rico And South Korea
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Official Review: Seoul In Love Puerto Rico And South Korea
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Seoul In Love Puerto Rico And South Korea" by Mayra Esther Rodriguez.]
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Seoul in Love: Puerto Rico and South Korea, written by Mary Esther Rodriguez, is a book that touches on the many complexities involved in the human realm of relationships. It begins by introducing the protagonist, Kassandra, a young woman attending the University of Puerto Rico who is leaving to Seoul, South Korea through a foreign exchange program. Upon arriving, Kassandra encounters a few empathetic friends in the form of instructors, while magnetizing them through her attractive form and persona. As attractions build, a love triangle forms, and causes hearts to be broken, and friendships to be betrayed.
All is not lost, however, and things that seem to be going wrong quickly provide opportunity for better outcomes than could have been originally planned. As Kassandra and her new friends struggle to find happiness and an equal balance of peace for all, they are met with challenges that will test their strength, open their eyes, and enlighten their souls. Seoul in Love illustrates the torment of bitterness and the tragedy of a grieving heart, while inversely displaying the rectifying power of forgiveness, mercy, and love.
Where there is love there is sacrifice, a statement that certainly holds true for Kassandra, which leads me to my favorite aspect of the book. There is a point in the story when Kassandra is presented with a critical choice, one that requires mercy and courage, but whose denial would be fair and justified. Her decisions prove courageous, and I find myself garnering respect for her. The author did well in supporting the morality of her protagonist.
Now of course with every coin there are two sides, and equally so there are minor details that caused for a less-than-optimal reading experience. Throughout the story, there were multiple grammatical and spelling errors that, although rarely impeded the overall flow of the text, did cause for some distraction, as extra pauses were needed to correctly guess the words intended.
Overall, I regretfully give the book 3 out of 4. The only thing that caused for a drop in points was the fact that the story’s ill grammar and wording caused it to feel fragmented and somewhat elementary in its publication. I believe this was a great story with many valuable lessons, and because of this, I feel more care should have gone into how it was delivered. Beyond form of delivery, the book was an inspiring read, and stirred a spark of old memories and new possibilities in my own psyche. I enjoyed it much!
I believe this book to be of great use to families who harbor ancient grudges, veteran service members, and anyone who is proud of their heritage and culture. This story is a wonderful example of how diversities in culture are never bigger than the symmetries of the human heart.
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All is not lost, however, and things that seem to be going wrong quickly provide opportunity for better outcomes than could have been originally planned. As Kassandra and her new friends struggle to find happiness and an equal balance of peace for all, they are met with challenges that will test their strength, open their eyes, and enlighten their souls. Seoul in Love illustrates the torment of bitterness and the tragedy of a grieving heart, while inversely displaying the rectifying power of forgiveness, mercy, and love.
Where there is love there is sacrifice, a statement that certainly holds true for Kassandra, which leads me to my favorite aspect of the book. There is a point in the story when Kassandra is presented with a critical choice, one that requires mercy and courage, but whose denial would be fair and justified. Her decisions prove courageous, and I find myself garnering respect for her. The author did well in supporting the morality of her protagonist.
Now of course with every coin there are two sides, and equally so there are minor details that caused for a less-than-optimal reading experience. Throughout the story, there were multiple grammatical and spelling errors that, although rarely impeded the overall flow of the text, did cause for some distraction, as extra pauses were needed to correctly guess the words intended.
Overall, I regretfully give the book 3 out of 4. The only thing that caused for a drop in points was the fact that the story’s ill grammar and wording caused it to feel fragmented and somewhat elementary in its publication. I believe this was a great story with many valuable lessons, and because of this, I feel more care should have gone into how it was delivered. Beyond form of delivery, the book was an inspiring read, and stirred a spark of old memories and new possibilities in my own psyche. I enjoyed it much!
I believe this book to be of great use to families who harbor ancient grudges, veteran service members, and anyone who is proud of their heritage and culture. This story is a wonderful example of how diversities in culture are never bigger than the symmetries of the human heart.
***
Buy "Seoul In Love Puerto Rico And South Korea" on Amazon
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