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Finished the cozy mystery last night and now I'm moving on to something a little more literary. I don't read a lot of books in translation though I generally like them when I do. What is the last book you read in translation?

This story might be a little too linear for some people‘s tastes but it‘s a quick read so I think it‘s worth it. It highlights a stark juxtaposition between what it means to be a child versus feeling like an adult and how that line can feel blurry dependent on your circumstance.

“I hope my heart will fly with the wind to go to you.”
What to say about this novel, good question.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ This recently translated South Korean novel is about a boy with progeria (a genetic disorder that causes rapid aging) who is born to teenaged parents. A unique family emerges. As told from the endearing perspective of 16-year-old Areum as he navigates his reality. His eagerness to learn is grounded in the consciousness of his short life. It‘s a tad made-for-tv-movie-ish at times, but still an utterly heartfelt story.

Reading is not a want, it‘s a need. I know y‘all feel this.

6:23am ? 20°F ?
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This is how I start most days. It‘s peaceful, and this energetic 10 month old demands it! ? I just started the tagged novel about a South Korean boy with progeria (premature aging, short life) and his teenaged parents. Originally published in 2011, it‘s just been translated into English. I heard about it on #AlltheBooks last week.