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wheninapril's review
4.0
This book actually sums up colony life. I was born in a colony, and spent around 24 years of my life on that same building. Its nice to have known people all around you, but its suffocating for us, those believe in changes. For those who like to test their limits, break boundaries, colony life is sometimes frustrating, and more often cruel.
The most common and severe problem is as I like to call it, "What will people say?" Which occurred a lot in this book. Parents refusing to acknowledge their kids uniqueness, cause its not common! What will people say?!!! Which lead them to lies, sadness and depression. Often heartbreaks even suicides..
This book also dealt with another problem of family life, that is "Not Listening". Not listening what kids have to say, what partner wants to say... For example, your kid don't want to go to a particular teacher. Instead of assuming she/he is doing it for avoiding studies, ask him/her whats wrong? TALK!! It really DOES SOLVE half of the problems in our life!!
~"Thanks."
"For What?"
"For wanting to listen."
"How can it be any other way?"
"Well, it can. And I never want that again..." ~
The only problem I found with this book is, there are too many characters (understandable though, as it covers the WHOLE neighborhood). Which made it somewhat confusing from time to time ( I made a spreadsheet while reading this book to keep the relations straight >:D )
Do give it a try. It will convince you there are spaces in your life that could be improved just by talking... listening... For me, I sure know some people with whom I need to have some talk..
I am thinking about giving it a 4 star. 1 star solely for focusing on the problems of our society that no one is comfortable to talk about...
The most common and severe problem is as I like to call it, "What will people say?" Which occurred a lot in this book. Parents refusing to acknowledge their kids uniqueness, cause its not common! What will people say?!!! Which lead them to lies, sadness and depression. Often heartbreaks even suicides..
This book also dealt with another problem of family life, that is "Not Listening". Not listening what kids have to say, what partner wants to say... For example, your kid don't want to go to a particular teacher. Instead of assuming she/he is doing it for avoiding studies, ask him/her whats wrong? TALK!! It really DOES SOLVE half of the problems in our life!!
~"Thanks."
"For What?"
"For wanting to listen."
"How can it be any other way?"
"Well, it can. And I never want that again..." ~
The only problem I found with this book is, there are too many characters (understandable though, as it covers the WHOLE neighborhood). Which made it somewhat confusing from time to time ( I made a spreadsheet while reading this book to keep the relations straight >:D )
Do give it a try. It will convince you there are spaces in your life that could be improved just by talking... listening... For me, I sure know some people with whom I need to have some talk..
I am thinking about giving it a 4 star. 1 star solely for focusing on the problems of our society that no one is comfortable to talk about...
annarella's review
4.0
A fascinating and realistic portrait of a community, a book composed by the voices and experiences of different people.
It's well written, fascinating and moving, an insight into the everyday life of people.
Even if it's a bit slow at time, it's a pleasant read that gives a lot of food for thought.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC
It's well written, fascinating and moving, an insight into the everyday life of people.
Even if it's a bit slow at time, it's a pleasant read that gives a lot of food for thought.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC
sahibooknerd's review
3.0
This is a book that’s very suitable to read in a group and discuss the various interpersonal relationships, the togetherness of a neighborhood, it’s pros and cons on everyday life. This is a thoughtful foray into the lives of people in various stages, how such a tight knit community can be a great support for some while also be stifling for others who just don’t want to conform. The writing is beautiful, the pacing is a bit slow and the too many characters did get confusing at times, but it was still a fascinating read and very realistic in its portrayal.
avalinahsbooks's review
4.0
It's about the intertwined lives of a small rural town – but through a completely adult point of view, and not tied to just one person's life – but rather the lives of a community, as a collective whole. The author shows us the flow of life of all the people living in the town, and how their lives intertwine – and they intertwine in the most unexpected ways, sometimes beautiful, sometimes even scandalous. It's a study of human behavior and the secrets they keep and how the smallest decisions can sometimes affect multiple lives and change them completely. I can't say the book was particularly sad or aimed at being so, I would rather say it was realistic – but one might come to agree that reality can be grim. Some of the situations in the book got me down with their sad reality of love, loss and 'it's just how it is'. Ultimately, the book could be set in any small neighbourhood or town – that's what I found most interesting about it.
I thank Blue Moon Publishing for sending me a copy for review in exchange for my honest opinion. It doesn't affect my opinion.
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I thank Blue Moon Publishing for sending me a copy for review in exchange for my honest opinion. It doesn't affect my opinion.
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