A review by nuhafariha
In the Country by Mia Alvar

5.0

Mia Alvar's writing is so so beautiful. In particular, there is a story about a woman who tries to teach a disabled child in which Alvar explores the narrative from different perspectives and it is very touching. I also liked the story about the boy in the wheelchair and his romance with the poor villager which was both lighthearted but tragic. In a way, this is what most of Alvar's writing is about. It's the little moments that strike at the heart the most and Alvar wields this to her advantage. The way she talks about women characters, especially the last story, is very subtle but strong.