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Your book is fantastic. If done correctly, it could also be a great film.
Jaime are you part Asian? Just curious why you wanted to write a book with Asian protagonists. I am Asian-American by the way, so I'm wondering if you "got it right," so to speak, in your book. I'm talking about the viewpoints and thought processes of the characters. I don't think it's enough even if ... (continued)
I hated to finish the book. The visual images of Seattle and Puyallup were so vivid. I moved to Puyallup in 1945 when the fairgrounds were still boarded up and mysterious. I had my first underage drink at an old jazz club in Seattle and later taught at Summit School in the heart of that old international ... (continued)
I just finished reading your book, which Dona Stebbins lent to me, and it was very touching and wonderful. I was told at our last book club meeting that you had come and talked to us, and since that was before I joined it, I am looking forward to the next time you come... Your book is truly wonderful, ... (continued)
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Our book club just finished Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. We served spring rolls, lettuce cups, sweet & spicy Asian nut mix, hot black and green tea and fortune cookies. The website provided so much good information to aid in our discussion, from the pictures, discussion questions and even ... (continued)