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A review by kaylo88
The Cry of the Silkworm by Shi Naseer
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Oh my gosh this was an absolute masterpiece. I was completely captivated by Naseer's beautiful writing style from the very beginning. The plot revolves around a young girl named Chen Di who lives in a rural part of China. The story is set against the backdrop of the country's one child policy and explores various topics that are often overlooked by society.
One of the most striking aspects of the book is the portrayal of the abuse that girls had to endure, simply because they were considered inferior to boys. It also sheds light on the desperation of parents to have a male child and the infanticide that occurred when multiple females were born. The book also delves into the psychological impact that such policies had on children.
Despite the dark and disturbing nature of its themes, the book is beautifully interwoven with Chen Di's story, both as a child and a young adult. The author has done a remarkable job in telling a story that is both engaging and thought-provoking.
I believe that this book is an important contribution to literature as it sheds light on the harsh realities that many people had to endure under the one-child policy. It provides a glimpse into the abuse that girls had to endure and the indoctrination that was instilled in people's minds over time. I am grateful to the author for writing such an impactful book that raises important issues in a beautifully written way.
I want to thank Netgally, the publishers and the Author for the ARC of this book. This is my honest review with thanks.
One of the most striking aspects of the book is the portrayal of the abuse that girls had to endure, simply because they were considered inferior to boys. It also sheds light on the desperation of parents to have a male child and the infanticide that occurred when multiple females were born. The book also delves into the psychological impact that such policies had on children.
Despite the dark and disturbing nature of its themes, the book is beautifully interwoven with Chen Di's story, both as a child and a young adult. The author has done a remarkable job in telling a story that is both engaging and thought-provoking.
I believe that this book is an important contribution to literature as it sheds light on the harsh realities that many people had to endure under the one-child policy. It provides a glimpse into the abuse that girls had to endure and the indoctrination that was instilled in people's minds over time. I am grateful to the author for writing such an impactful book that raises important issues in a beautifully written way.
I want to thank Netgally, the publishers and the Author for the ARC of this book. This is my honest review with thanks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Self harm, Murder, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Child death, and Rape