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A review by bookishrealm
Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin
4.0
Okay so this one was my third book for #diverseathon and I really enjoyed it! It has so many great elements to it specifically the inclusion of Chinese folklore. Here's what I specifically liked about the novel:
-Learning stories and legends associated with Chinese culture. I'm a huge fanatic of mythology and folklore so this book was definitely right up my alley.
-I enjoyed the characters. The main character Rendi was easy to relate to and although he had a touch time learning about himself and others, the reader is really given the opportunity to see him grow and appreciate those around him.
-I like that the folklore was infused around the main parts of the story, yet it had everything to do with how the story ended.
-The authors writing was clear, concise, and to the point and it was relatively easy to get through.
-This book contains full color illustrations which are absolutely beautiful.
-This is a good story for children who are learning what it means to heal through forgiveness. The main character is only comfortable with his life and those people in his life when he learns the importance of forgiveness.
Overall, I thought that this was a great book. I really really enjoyed the folklore associated with the book and I also really love the fact that the author provides the reader with additional reading about where she discovered these tales and how she adapted them. This is a great book if you looking to add a little diversity to your reading.
-Learning stories and legends associated with Chinese culture. I'm a huge fanatic of mythology and folklore so this book was definitely right up my alley.
-I enjoyed the characters. The main character Rendi was easy to relate to and although he had a touch time learning about himself and others, the reader is really given the opportunity to see him grow and appreciate those around him.
-I like that the folklore was infused around the main parts of the story, yet it had everything to do with how the story ended.
-The authors writing was clear, concise, and to the point and it was relatively easy to get through.
-This book contains full color illustrations which are absolutely beautiful.
-This is a good story for children who are learning what it means to heal through forgiveness. The main character is only comfortable with his life and those people in his life when he learns the importance of forgiveness.
Overall, I thought that this was a great book. I really really enjoyed the folklore associated with the book and I also really love the fact that the author provides the reader with additional reading about where she discovered these tales and how she adapted them. This is a great book if you looking to add a little diversity to your reading.