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A review by yurwity
The Silence of Trees by Valya Dudycz Lupescu
2.0
The book had a slow start for me because I was so aware the entire time that I was getting A Story. A well told story, on the other hand, should make the reader forget that it is in fact a story. Some of Lupescu's writing tactics, such as the stories told by the narrator's Baba and the dialogue at the family table...fell flat. They were stilted. It was obvious where she was trying to direct the reader's attention.
However, there were a few things I did like. Some of the stories flowed smoothly with the story, and they were very intriguing. I enjoyed learning about traditional Ukrainian culture. I was also impressed and pleased that, for most of the story, the main character was elderly. Bold choice!
All in all, this story is cute and has a nice lesson about moving on/living in the present... but it wasn't the most impressive piece of writing I've ever seen by a long shot.
However, there were a few things I did like. Some of the stories flowed smoothly with the story, and they were very intriguing. I enjoyed learning about traditional Ukrainian culture. I was also impressed and pleased that, for most of the story, the main character was elderly. Bold choice!
All in all, this story is cute and has a nice lesson about moving on/living in the present... but it wasn't the most impressive piece of writing I've ever seen by a long shot.