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my Chinese subtitle of feel universal is author makes you feel the same. I wish to get some explanation. Thanks.

A: How was the book?

B: You know, the translation is a little stilted, but he is amazing. The book is about his life, but he makes every detail feel universal.

C: I'll finish it tonight.

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  • The book written in a way that anyone who read can perceive the author's feeling or put himself instead of the author (readers' identification with the book)
    – Eilia
    Commented May 16, 2015 at 7:29
  • The verb 'feel' applies to the reader not to the detail. 'Makes every detail feel universal (to the reader).
    – MrDave
    Commented May 16, 2015 at 9:07

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It means he's making every detail applicable to everyone (everyone being the readers).

universal (adj.)
Of, affecting, or done by all people or things in the world...
It is rooted in a specific place and culture, but the concerns are universal.

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The quote you provided contrasts his life with universal—the former having a very restricted scope and the latter having a very big scope (or universal scope).

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