Seonjoon with white camellias--

Here's a sort of mini-review from Seonjoon in the realm of Twittery. I like it! Tweets are short but can encompass a surprising amount of thought. And at the end there's a review of the review... At her blog, Seonjoon describes herself this way:

Ordained Buddhist monastic.

Incorrigible bibliophile.

Novice shutterbug.

Aspiring practitioner.

Coffee-lover.

I am glad she is an incorrigible bibliophile. She read the book in the air between Seoul and New Haven, finishing up with her feet safely planted on the ground. Thank you, Seonjoon (and DeathZen!)

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Seonjoon @seon_joon · 8h

I'm wasn't entirely sure what to expect when I started @marlyyoumans' A Death at the White Camellia Orphanage, but it surely wasn't this:

Seonjoon @seon_joon A contemporary American epic, tenderly and piercingly rendered, resonant with the rhythms of the American south.

Seonjoon @seon_joon · 8h

The novel's language is lush without excess, a rare feat, and characters are brought to life with deft surety. My favorite read so far year.

Seonjoon ‏@seon_joon  9h @marlyyoumans But #ADeathattheWhiteCamilliaOrphanage was fabulous. Finished it afternoon. Looking forward to your book this summer!

Death Zen ‏@DeathZen  5h@seon_joon As well you should! :) Seriously, who else could write such a strong book review in two sentences?! @marlyyoumans