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A review by kristensreadingnook
Small World by Laura Zigman
4.0
4.25 stars
“Years later, when you’re older and have known more people and have seen some of the world, you’ll realize that what you saw those Christmas Days was a happy family, and that the thing missing from yours that you could never name — the language none of you spoke in your country — was joy.”
The style of Small World is very unique. Some of the chapters (those reflecting on the past) are written in 2nd person, while the rest of the chapter (those in the present) are written in 1st person. I’m not sure I’ve ever read another book with that type of format.
I loved getting a glimpse into the life of two sisters who suffered a major loss as children, and how that shaped the rest of their lives. Each sister was relatable with her own unique perspective and experiences. My favorite aspect of the book were the poems that Joyce took from the post on the neighborhood chat boards. It reminded me a lot of Kate Baer’s poetry.
Read if you like:
Character driven novels
Sister relationships
Poetry
Disability representation
“Years later, when you’re older and have known more people and have seen some of the world, you’ll realize that what you saw those Christmas Days was a happy family, and that the thing missing from yours that you could never name — the language none of you spoke in your country — was joy.”
The style of Small World is very unique. Some of the chapters (those reflecting on the past) are written in 2nd person, while the rest of the chapter (those in the present) are written in 1st person. I’m not sure I’ve ever read another book with that type of format.
I loved getting a glimpse into the life of two sisters who suffered a major loss as children, and how that shaped the rest of their lives. Each sister was relatable with her own unique perspective and experiences. My favorite aspect of the book were the poems that Joyce took from the post on the neighborhood chat boards. It reminded me a lot of Kate Baer’s poetry.
Read if you like:
Character driven novels
Sister relationships
Poetry
Disability representation