A review by noskills
The Magical Language of Others by E.J. Koh

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5.0

I’m not sure where to begin, because there are so many aspects of Koh’s memoir that resonate deeply. Is it the long-distance parenting? Is it the role language plays as both barrier and portal at various times in Koh’s life? Is it the rich history, both personal and national? Is it her obsessively immersive approach to process and craft? I’ve dived into this work several times, quickly surfacing again, gasping for air, but each time loosing new treasures.
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