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4.0 out of 5 stars I like the original book title better., Mar 22 2003

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This review is from: A Chance of Sunshine (Paperback)

This book has a wonderful Chinese title, very zen-like; if it has been translated to English faithfully, it would be "Left turn, right turn" or "Turn to the left, turn to the right". I feel that it is a terrible mistake that the publisher has chosen not to be faithful to its creator. Who knows what came to their mind? The beauty in this book is in its subtle way to describe writer's thoughts and sentiments. This English title has ruined it completely. One thing we must all remember is that we are not to re-create what is being created when we translate other's works. My advise for the publishers, do not assume your reader's intellectual level and change your products to fit that mental profile you have in mind. Five stars for the Chinese version, 4 stars for the English version.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Most Beautiful Book, Feb 14 2004

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I'm a fourteen years old girl and like this book very much. The pictures are really good and beautiful. The words don't talk too much, but you can see, read, feel - whatever you say for it - the emotion that the author want to tell you by looking the pictures. You can give this book to your friends or someone important in your life. I was in love from the first time I saw it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding work of art, Nov 16 2003

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The story is lovely and the pictures make it better.
I believe the chinese version describes the story better (deeper and closer to Jimmy's thought) compare to the english version.
If only I can read the chinese characters :)
I wonder when Jimmy's other books translated to english.
I'm really looking forward to have them.

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