Syahidahnor Sarimi từ Vinjeøra, Norway

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11/24/2024

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2018-12-31 21:31

Small Move, Big Change Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn

Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Caroline L. Arnold

I stumbled upon this novel in advisory and was slightly discouraged when I saw how long it was. But after reading the blurb and a look at the cover, I thought it would be an easy read. As I flipped through the novel, I saw that it was written in journal entries which I thought was very interesting. And from the cover, I got the vibe it was a comedic story, which I don’t usually read. I thought I could give it a try and I really liked it. This novel tells the story of a young boy by the name of John Milton who describes his first year at a boarding school in South Africa, during the apartheid. van de Ruit combines a story of a typical school, a young boy who hasn’t gone through puberty (therefore given the nickname Spud) and social issues in Africa to share a universal story of struggle. His decision to tell the story through journal entries allows for the reader to create a close-knit relationship with John Milton while still understanding everything else that is going on. In reading the story I realized that John’s struggles to fit in and the struggles individuals faced during the apartheid all relate to a bigger picture which is that of struggle. Everyone undergoes some kind of struggle in their life ranging in severity. That was something I could relate to as well as John’s character. John is a witty, outgoing kid who is trying to become cooler by being on good terms with The Crazy Eights (boys in his dorm). I feel as though there have been times where I’ve tried to fit in (middle school) but as I mature, I have learned how to accept my individuality. Although it was a long read, I don’t regret it one bit. This is a truly intriguing novel and anyone who likes an interesting story which intertwines information about the apartheid in Africa, would enjoy it.

Người đọc Syahidahnor Sarimi từ Vinjeøra, Norway

Người dùng coi những cuốn sách này là thú vị nhất trong năm 2017-2018, ban biên tập của cổng thông tin "Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn" khuyến cáo rằng tất cả các độc giả sẽ làm quen với văn học này.