Lianne
The Translator is a wonderful, beautiful, thought-provoking novel; I honestly could not put it down once I started reading it. Having studied a few languages in recent years, I've come to appreciate the tricky and detailed job that translators have and I enjoyed reading how the character Hanne approached the job and her understanding of the Japanese language.
I also enjoyed reading about Hanne's time in Japan and the prominent role that Japanese culture plays in the story as well as the personal journey that the character embarks on, re-evaluating her life and decisions as well as how she and her daughter came to a sad estrangement.
I highly recommend this novel if you're into Japanese culture or are into novels featuring internal character drama. Definitely one of the best novels I've read this year.
My complete review of the title was originally posted at eclectictales.com: http://www.eclectictales.com/blog/2013/07/01/review-the-translator/