Original sentence: ) In 1911 James converted the play into a novel, which was successful with the public.While the controversy in this novel might seem hopelessly remote and trivial, it's seemingly similar to the furor that erupted during the 1980s in the United States, when Japanese buyers were snapping up "trophy acquisitions" in America
Edited sentence: ) In 1911 James converted the play into a novel, which was surprisingly successful with the public.While the controversy in this novel might seem hopelessly remote and trivial, it's surprisingly similar to the furor that erupted during the 1980s in the United States, when Japanese buyers were snapping up "trophy acquisitions" in America