Sentence understanding, Hobart is a strange place

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Please paraphrase the following sentence in simple terms,

On the face of it, Hobart is a strange place in which to write a book about postmodernization.

Here is my understanding: It is strange to write a book about postmodernization in Hobart.

Is this correct? if not, please explain to me the correct one. Thank you.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

Please paraphrase the following sentence in simple terms,

On the face of it, Hobart is a strange place in which to write a book about postmodernization.

Here is my understanding: It is strange to write a book about postmodernization in Hobart.

Is this correct? if not, please explain to me the correct one.

'On the face of it' adds this meaning.

When you first look at or consider Hobart

When you look at Hobart briefly

When you think about Hobart in a shallow way

eg On the face of it, it seemed to be a good plan. But after deeper consideration, we rejected it.

eg On the face of it, Tom was a good husband. But finally, Mary divorced him.

eg On the face of it, Hobart is a strange place in which to write a book about postmodernization.

When you look more closely at Hobart, that is not the case.

Best wishes, Clive

Mister Micawber · Answer

It is a little more than that.

'On the face of it' = superficially, at first glance.

You would at first think that it would be strange to write a book about postmodernization in Hobart.

Avangi · Answer

You're okay.

Without delving into the underlying considerations, one would think to avoid Hobart as a place in which to write a book about postmodernization.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Well, on the face of it, I guess we've got 'on the face of it' pretty well covered.

Styjoy · Answer

Thank you all for immediate help.

Actually, the part following "on the face of it" concerns me more.

I am glad my understanding is correct.

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