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Originally Posted by SeattleUte
This looks like a great book. I'm leery though of these noble politicaly themed stories by oppressed authors. I think they get acclaimed regardless of literary merit, especially if the book was banned. I suppose the quality of the translator may matter most.
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I have often wondered why the translator does not receive more acclaim. As a part time translator, I can tell you that no two translations are of the same quality. So if you like the lyrical quality of a translation, it's often because you like the lyrical abilities of the translator.