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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Poetry and the overcoming of adversity.
This is a book written with deep understanding and compassion. Although written entirely in a Thai Buddhist context it should appeal to young (and not so young) readers of all backgrounds and faiths as the theme is universal - finding true happiness in spite of adversity. The author uses much poetic imagery without loosing her very down to earth touch with reality and all...
Published on July 20, 2006 by Ian Mayosmith
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The Delusions of Kati...
I read the original Thai version. A very short and technically well written story marred by cliches and stereotypes. The author tried hard not to weave a typical Thai middle class fantasy tale but fails miserably. Many of the cultural/historical references may be missed by non Thai readers. The book glosses over the harsh reality and inequality of modern Thai society and...
Published on February 1, 2009 by Vie
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Poetry and the overcoming of adversity.,
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This review is from: The Happiness of Kati (Hardcover)
This is a book written with deep understanding and compassion. Although written entirely in a Thai Buddhist context it should appeal to young (and not so young) readers of all backgrounds and faiths as the theme is universal - finding true happiness in spite of adversity. The author uses much poetic imagery without loosing her very down to earth touch with reality and all its problems. She leaves us with a question to consider and possibly discuss with others - Did Kati at the end of the book make the right decision? This would be a great book for a parent to read along with a child, provided the child is willing to share this treasure.
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The Delusions of Kati...,
By Vie (Bangkok, Thailand) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Happiness of Kati (Hardcover)
I read the original Thai version. A very short and technically well written story marred by cliches and stereotypes. The author tried hard not to weave a typical Thai middle class fantasy tale but fails miserably. Many of the cultural/historical references may be missed by non Thai readers. The book glosses over the harsh reality and inequality of modern Thai society and attempts to create touching (but seriously out of touch), politically correct scenarios that suffuses everything in a warm fuzzy glow. "Feel good" franchise sure to follow - movie version and sequel (already here), anyone?
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The Happiness of Kati by Ng?mphan W?tch?ch?wa (Hardcover - May 9, 2006)
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