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This was a fantastic book that takes you through the full range of emotions. I love that there are still authors out there who are language perfectionists, enticing you to read not only for the story, but for the beauty of the way the words fit onto the page. It's like eating a five course meal at a five star restaurant, only with words. Then again, I studied literature in college and find it exciting when writers strive to be delectable, and Lee is delectable, although occasionally I found that I just want her to get on with the story.
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The Surrendered by Chang-rae Lee
LucyGoLately, January 3, 2011
This was a fantastic book that takes you through the full range of emotions. I love that there are still authors out there who are language perfectionists, enticing you to read not only for the story, but for the beauty of the way the words fit onto the page. It's like eating a five course meal at a five star restaurant, only with words. Then again, I studied literature in college and find it exciting when writers strive to be delectable, and Lee is delectable, although occasionally I found that I just want her to get on with the story.