I’ve been reading a lot of books lately. Currently, I’m reading Wrong About Japan by Peter Carey. The book was written after his and his son’s trip to Japan sometime in 2002, I believe. I’m finding it an enjoyable read, but the book is mainly based around manga and anime, which I don’t really have that much of an interest. Still, it’s interesting reading a gaijin (外人) view on Japan. I read another travel book, called Meeting Mr Kim: or How I Went to Korea and Learned To Love Kimchi by Jennifer Barclay. I really enjoyed the book. It’s about a woman who accompanies her boyfriend to Korea for 3 months and travels around Korea in search for the soul of Seoul. Her stories about meeting a wide range of friendly Korean people makes me want to visit. Hopefully I can, if I read Korean Studies at university.
Currently listening to: So Hot by Wonder Girls, from the album So Hot.
Hi there,
My brother’s girlfriend just found your blog about my book Meeting Mr Kim — I’m really glad you enjoyed it, and thanks very much for mentioning it! Great to see this.
Best wishes,
Jennifer
Wow, I never expected this to happen. Thanks for taking the time to comment! My little review of your book really didn’t do it justice; it was so good. ^^ I would read the book again, if it wasn’t being passed around between my friends.