--- product_id: 25670419 title: "Lost in Translation: A Novel" brand: "delta" price: "€ 33.56" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Book" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/25670419-lost-in-translation-a-novel store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Lost in Translation: A Novel **Brand:** delta **Price:** € 33.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lost in Translation: A Novel by delta - **How much does it cost?** € 33.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/25670419-lost-in-translation-a-novel) ## Best For - delta enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted delta brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Lost in Translation: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514pe4xF9YL.jpg) ![Lost in Translation: A Novel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417iG1pE+OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clash of cultures *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014* This story is based on one of the most intriguing mysteries of modern archeology, the disappearance of Peking Man. This fossil discovery of the 1920s was one of the keystones of the regional hypothesis of human evolution. However, additional work on this fossil is impossible because it disappeared in 1941 in the Japanese invasion of China, possibly sunk in a ship in transit to America. The plot of the book is based on the theory of an American archeologist that the fossil remains were actually rescued by the French Catholic philosopher/mystic/ archeologist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and spirited away to northwest China, an area where Teilhard had worked. The theory is based on a conversation of the archeologist with his grandfather, who had worked with Teilhard. Thus, this is ostensibly a Quest story, the grail being the fossil. To assist him with his quest, the archeologist hires a young American woman as a translator, the daughter of a racist Texas Congressman. Since we know that Peking Man has not been discovered, this story obviously has to be a shaggy dog tale. So why is it worth reading? The quest simply serves as a backdrop to examine an age-old issue, the differences between the Asian and Western ways of thinking. The key is the translator, a woman enthralled with Chinese culture and looking for love to replace the Chinese man her father rejected. The author appears to have a good grasp of Chinese culture and provides a compelling narrative with interesting characters. But if you want to skip to the end of the mystery and learn what the author provides as a solution to what happened to Peking Man, try Wikipedia. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A MUST READ! *by N***E on Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2015* Excellent fiction writer. An American who studied Chinese at college, t hen went to live there. Her first 3 books are about Chinese food and chefs who share their expertise, with interesting storylines, always with female protagonist. Her 4th book not listed here is about an American blackjazz musician who winds up in Shanghai in the 30's when Communists take over, yet manages to keep working, living on a grand scale (compared to the USA) and finds love. This author is worth watching. I want to go to Portland Oregon and ring her doorbell and ask her to hurry up with whatever she is now writing because she is so good.Any questions, write me at staceypaints2@charter.net ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dislocation, foreignness, and the search for meaning *by G***A on Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2012* A most inspiring piece of literature. Four persons, from two different countries, set out to search for a historic mystery, united by the writings of Taillehard and the bones of Peking Man. Yet each of them has their own personal search, their own reasons, their own internal struggle to deal with. They encounter great hurdles and difficulties, but in the process, they change and grow. The main themes, touching on the meaning of life and love, have a universal appeal. The Chinese setting, however, anchors the story into a deep and vast reality. The cultural, historical, and linguistic details - drawn from the author's own experiences in China - deliciously enrich the novel. I suspect they are somewhat more difficult for the average reader to grasp, but if you are learning Chinese or have been to China, those details are a treat. I myself have enjoyed this novel while in China.The dislocation the central character, Alice, feels, as an expatriate living in China, never fully accepted - even after 14 years and fluent mastery of the language and culture, touches many of us. Immigrants like myself, who came to the US for college and then stayed, or more generally, people who do not fit in the present society. This writing should appeal to all who have experienced what it means to be "foreign".Given the themes, the depth, and the quality of the writing, I would not call it "fiction" of your normal "airplane reading" variety, but timeless literature on par with 20th century classics.Note about the Kindle Edition: This novel frequently transitions from the point of view of one character to the other, several times within the same chapter, sometimes within the same page. In the print edition, these transitions are indicated by a blank line. The blank lines are all omitted from the Kindle edition, which makes it harder to follow the story, often forcing me to backtrack and try to infer what is going on from the context. It is not unreadable, but I wish Kindle editors are more faithful to the print books. 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