AND AFTER THINKING I have downgraded the stars. The writing is good, but the subject matter, well I didn't learn much of anything. It just isn't my favorite type of book.AFTER READING: Very good writing. This is poetry in prose form. All books here on GoodReads have a short descriptive paragraph, but in relation to this book, that which is shown there has nothing to do with why you should read this book. The stated blurb is totally irrelevant. I don't like poetry, rarely does it speak to me, but I really did like this book. What IS the book about? For me it is about the struggle, the horror and the beauty of life. It is about family. It is about each person's attempt to survive. In just 121 pages it speaks of all this. Magnificent
BEFORE READING: Why am I adding this book? It is not at all a book I would usually choose to read and the blurb didn't excite me at all. Then I read Kirkus' review:
"It's difficult to imagine a reader who will not be electrified by this haunting, masterfully told story. Indeed, it's difficult to imagine a reader who will not be changed by it.
Brilliant, possibly perfect."
I have found Kirkus to be the most reliable of all reviewers. They are very, very picky, and if they write this, well I have to give the book a try. Maybe a good read when I want some diversion!
