Review: A compelling, coming-of-age story...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 12, 2014
This is one of those books that will make you contemplate about your own life. On how well you’ve lived it or if it’s the other way around. Well, that is what this book did to me.The story is written in a unique and subdued way, which I thought boring at first. But it turns out to be compelling, as it leaves you astounded in every gripping scene, tragedies, hardships and elation conveyed throughout the book. The characters are realistically portrayed, which keeps me wondering if this is actually a story based on real life. The author did a really good job in depicting life as it goes, he didn’t spruce it up to look and feel good, but he described it in an honest and rational way.The only reason I’m giving it 4.5 stars is because there are several grammatical errors and I just don’t understand why he have to write “the”, instead of “my” in some part of the narration, especially when talking about his mother, father and sister. But overall, this book is definitely worth reading!If you are a fan of coming-of-age books, then this should top your to-read list! I highly recommend this for everyone who wants to walk down on memory lane, and relive their memories of childhood up to being a young adult. This will definitely make you ponder and smile.