Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
by Dai Sijie; Translator-Ina Rilke

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
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Author: Dai Sijie; Translator-Ina Rilke
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2002-10-29
ISBN: N/A
Publisher: Anchor

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Book Review: proof that good literature is easy to read
Summary: 5 Stars

Writing was clear and vivid and extremely engaging. It was a very fast and enjoyable read for me. No wonder it got the prize for literature. I don't think anything was lost it its translation.
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