I also got confused a couple of times throughout the book, especially when Sarah was speaking. Nonetheless, it made reading the book unique.Melissa Breen wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 15:03 I loved the diversity and the inclusion of the accents and native languages. I didn't understand a few sentences here and there but it added to the experience and it was nice for a change.
The diversity of the characters
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Right? It often feels like we just took Americans and simply transported them to a different part of the world. Capturing the nuances of different destinations and people often makes a book relatable and enjoyable to read!Morgan Jones wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 06:49 I love diversity in books where travelling is a constant theme. It's just unnatural to find people speaking English all throughout the world with perfect accents.
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This was most definitely the case for me. It's one of the aspects that made the book memorable for me.
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Most definitely. Kater's attention to detail definitely paid off with this one. For me, it felt like I was there with the characters.Ferdinand_otieno wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 07:39 The range did have the desired effect of making me look at the characters differently. Their origin and background was a welcoming addition in these new locations.
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You most definitely are missing out, my friend! Especially if you are a fan of historical fiction.KitabuKizuri wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 13:02 I had ignored this book for a while, but seeing the comments here makes me feel like I'm missing out...
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I totally agree. It's like a breath of fresh air!
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Indeed. At times, I had to reread lines twice over to understand. But, that's the beauty of life right? We don't always understand each other perfectly in real time. This made the book a lot more realistic for me.sarahmarlowe wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 18:16 I admire the author for taking the challenge of diversity in his writings. Yes, sometimes the change in dialogue rhythm slowed down my reading pace, but it was worth it to me. Very interesting!
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Oh yes! Books are definitely the cheapest vacation you can buy! Lucky for me, I got this one for free!Rayasaurus wrote: ↑14 Feb 2019, 13:42 I like the diversity! Seeing different cultures and nationalities in a book really makes it better for me, because I cannot afford to travel and see as many places and peoples as I would like.
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Didn't see it this way that rereading a line is equal to making it realistic situations until you mentioned it. Come to think of it, sometimes we really don't understand each other at once.Ever_Reading wrote: ↑27 Feb 2019, 10:37
Indeed. At times, I had to reread lines twice over to understand. But, that's the beauty of life right? We don't always understand each other perfectly in real time. This made the book a lot more realistic for me.
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Fair dinkum, been reading it and its definitely an adventure!Ever_Reading wrote: ↑27 Feb 2019, 10:34You most definitely are missing out, my friend! Especially if you are a fan of historical fiction.KitabuKizuri wrote: ↑23 Feb 2019, 13:02 I had ignored this book for a while, but seeing the comments here makes me feel like I'm missing out...
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Right?! And all of a sudden they all speak perfect English. I understand it's the language you write in, but it's so much nicer to read some words and phrases in other languages. And then again, how much effort does the author have to make nowadays to find some words, even if he doesn't travel.fictaddict wrote: ↑08 Feb 2019, 16:00 It always irks me when characters go to another country (especially in a historical novel), and meet people who talk and act just like modern-day Americans. It makes me think the author has never traveled.
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Well said! I didn't really think of that, but you're so right! If only more people read actual books, not just facebook commentsCardinalsparrow wrote: ↑10 Feb 2019, 03:46 I like the diversity, it exposes the reader to other cultures which is a great ingredient for improving tolerance among people.