Review: Perfect Combination of Stories
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 6, 2013
Combination of the two stories in the book is perfect in the sense that though they are not related to one another yet they proves to be complementary in making the book a store of treasure of literature.The first story based on the events of the tragedy and the subsequent conquer of the fear and hardships to meet back their family. The story of a brother and his sister who follow their family traditions to overcome the hardships of the life and finally is able to keep their faith.The author has been able to keep the story engaging and heart touching and make readers feel the feelings of the characters in the story. Story show how one can keep the family traditions in tact even in the events of the crisis. This story inspires you to value the teaching of the elders in the family. The flow of the emotions along with the advancement in the story line has been maintained successfully in the book.The second story is based on the life of a poor family with seven children who are struggling to make both ends meet in the Portuguese area of town. The caring nature of sisters in the story is so touching that you might feel crying for them and wish to help them out of the hardships. The appearance of the snow angels in the story adds new flavour in the story.The author is able to create vivid imagery through the use of words describing sounds, sights or aromas. One reading the stories can’t stop empathizing with the characters. The lengths of the stories are perfect for the reading by school children.