Post by Charlynn on Jul 12, 2011 12:40:10 GMT -5
Homeless Bird
~ by: Gloria Whelan
Because Koly's family is financially burdened, at the tender age of thirteen, she marries. She is soon widowed, though, and, afterwards, mistreated and then eventually abandoned by her mother-in-law. It is only once she is truly alone that she finds happiness. In fact, Koly needed to experience freedom before she could decide what she wanted from her life. That life, though, where women have absolutely no power and are bartered off like cattle, is in stark contrast to that of an American adolescent. Despite this, Koly presents her life in a matter of fact way, offering no apologies, excuses, or explanations as to why a woman's existence in India is so terrible. At the same time, though, there is no climax to the story. While Whelan provides a startling glimpse at life in another country, there is a definite lack of suspense and tension, and the conclusion was notably flat.
3 out of 5 Stars
~ by: Gloria Whelan
Because Koly's family is financially burdened, at the tender age of thirteen, she marries. She is soon widowed, though, and, afterwards, mistreated and then eventually abandoned by her mother-in-law. It is only once she is truly alone that she finds happiness. In fact, Koly needed to experience freedom before she could decide what she wanted from her life. That life, though, where women have absolutely no power and are bartered off like cattle, is in stark contrast to that of an American adolescent. Despite this, Koly presents her life in a matter of fact way, offering no apologies, excuses, or explanations as to why a woman's existence in India is so terrible. At the same time, though, there is no climax to the story. While Whelan provides a startling glimpse at life in another country, there is a definite lack of suspense and tension, and the conclusion was notably flat.
3 out of 5 Stars