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Title: The Calligrapher's Daughter
Subtitle: A Novel
Author: Eugenia Kim
Narrator: Lorna Raver
Format: Unabridged
Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-11-09
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 71 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Spanning 30 years, The Calligrapher's Daughter is a richly drawn novel in the tradition of Lisa See and Amy Tan about a country torn between ancient customs and modern possibilities, a family ultimately united by love, and a woman who never gives up her search for freedom.
Editorial Reviews:
Najin's father, a calligrapher, clings to tradition as the Japanese occupation threatens Korean culture in the early twentieth century. He continually slights his daughter, the curious Najin, who holds back her questions and hides the hurt that comes from her father's insensitivity. If Lorna Raver's mature voice seems a curious choice for the young heroine, her throaty richness becomes more appropriate as the production proceeds. It fits the royalty of the Korean court, where Najin's mother sends her to escape an arranged marriage. Raver's resonance also makes sense as young Najin faces threats beyond her level of maturity. With devotion and strength, Najin works to maintain her family's well-being during times of war and poverty, ignoring her own desires for scholarship and love.
Critic Reviews:
"A beautiful, deliberate and satisfying story spanning 30 years of Korean history." (
Publishers Weekly Starred Review)
