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Strangers on a Pier, 2021 - Language/Style

  • English Language Level: Intermediate
    • Vocabulary – The story uses everyday vocabulary with occasional descriptive words, but it doesn’t heavily rely on complex or specialized terms.

      Sentence Structure – Most sentences are straightforward and moderately long. There are some compound or descriptive sentences, but they are not overly complicated.

      Themes and Context – The story deals with emotions, relationships, and social interactions, which are accessible to learners with a solid grasp of basic English.

      Reading Comprehension – The plot is linear and understandable without requiring advanced inference or cultural knowledge beyond general awareness.

  • The novel is challengings enough to learn from, but not so hard that it’s frustrating.