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So glad I read this before Meryl Streep played her in the movie. My experience of reading the book couldn't be spoiled by picturing Streep as I read it. Absolutely loved Dinesen's memoir. She brings the people surrounding her to life. But the five stars goes to her storytelling ability. This was when the memoir shone. She was a very strong-willed and independent woman.
It was hard to read about the European misunderstanding and treatment of the Africans. Dinesen did a remarkable job of building ...more
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