How did the author decide to portray the immigrant experience so authentically?
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Girl in Translation

Girl in Translation
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How did the author decide to portray the immigrant experience so authentically?
Did anyone else feel torn between rooting for the characters and feeling frustrated with their choices?
What inspired the setting of Brooklyn and the specific environments within it?