Tommy Dionysus
I didn't think I was going to like this story at first, but it dragged me in. I don't even know where to begin, honestly. It just kept getting more and more interesting.
It did, didn't it? I was curious about this book from the start, but I was worried if it would fall into shallow sentimentalism or droning morales. It did neither!
I loved the way the narrator described the people around her. The distinction between each character was obvious, but they still felt very bonded. That's really what got me hooked. I rooted for these people and worried about them. At one point, the narrator said she was amazed by how many kind people she met on her journeys, but what struck me more was her own insight and... I'm not finding the words to express what I want to say. Basically, it's how she is capable of so much empathy towards others. Some of these people weren't all that kind to her, but she still focused on the best of most people. She attracts kindness because of her own kindness and attention.
It was a very beautiful story. I enjoyed all the thought that was given to the subject of maternity, and I was happy that the story managed to portray women in traditional roles (as befits a historical novel of sorts) while still showing them as strong and complex characters. It was surprisingly empowering.
Somehow, the world reminded me of Terre d'Ange, despite it being set in a very different epoch. I guess it's just the religious elements and the recurring themes that shape the whole description of these two worlds.
I'm definitely going to recommend this book to my mom. I'm sure she'd love it.
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