REVIEW BY HELEN KRUMMENACKER
I’m starting this book review with the book still unfinished. It’s the kind of book that you think about a lot while reading it, even as you itch to turn the pages again. I can’t compare it to the movie or TV show, as I wanted to read it rather than watch it. I would advise this, although the adaptations may be excellent. The voice of the narrator is crucial.
The voice of the narrator is crucial to the story’s style. We begin, a little scared, a little confused, picking up meaning from tiny details-- because that is what she can give us. Her voice becomes clearer, gradually, as she moves farther from the drugging and brainwashing and has time to rebuild her story and factor in the new things. But even ¾ of the way through, I still don’t know what goes on in the colonies that has her worried about being sent there, or what the real fate of Unwomen is. Sometimes, it sounds like she’s afraid of being executed and sometimes it sounds like there is something w…
I know how it is Allan, it's hard to keep up with everything! I try to post regularly twice a week, but coming up with ideas to post is tough too! Good luck and hope you can get back on track soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa, I hope for things to quiet down after these next 2 weeks. After that, then I just have work to deal with and no college. So I should be able to get back to a more regular posting and writing schedule.
Deleteno sweat...I look forward to more posts from you when time permits :)
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